Deasia plans on studying brain development, brain disorders, genetic and molecular biological substrates of behavior in their time at Stony Brook. In their free time, Deasia likes to sing, act, play the violin, and read. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family and making memories with them. Before becoming a Simons STEM Scholar, Deasia did not participate in any research experience. Deasia is most excited about meeting new people and sharing new experiences with them.
"Diversity is not commonly found in healthcare professions. I aim to have people know that there are physicians that look like them that can help them with their needs and won't have to fear discrimination when it comes to seeing healthcare. I also want the younger generation to see that they too can be where I am, regardless of the color of their skin."
“I chose to be a Simons STEM Scholar because I knew I had the power to make a change and that being a Simon STEM Scholar would help guide me to that path. The program represented my values and how I want to be a voice for underrepresented groups, and I knew that in this program it would help shape me into a person that will be a leader and role model to others.”
