Andrew Williams is a second-generation Jamaican-American born and raised in Queens, NY. As a psychology major minoring in chemistry on the pre-med track, Andrew has always been fascinated by the complex interactions between various neural structures and the underlying biochemistry that guide them. Such curiosity has encouraged Andrew to pursue various research opportunities ranging from perceptual load theory at the Colin Powell School to pediatric brain tumor research in Perth, Australia.
While Andrew is certainly science-oriented, he remains aware of the importance of cultural competence, especially in a cultural epicenter like CCNY . As a Jeannette K. Watson fellow and intern for the Arab-American Family Support Center, Andrew has embraced community outreach and engagement activities, hosting educational events for Yemeni refugees and helping to establish community gardens at two public schools in Briarwood, Queens.
As an intern with the Los Padres Forest Watch in Santa Barbara, California, Andrew helped host a camping expedition for underserved Latin American community members interested in learning more about forest ecology. Andrew’s success not only in academia but in community engagement is a testament to his resolve to become a physician who seeks to truly understand his patients, remaining aware of the importance of one’s cultural identity. After graduation, Andrew seeks to apply to medical school and bring together the insights, perspective, and knowledge he has obtained throughout his time at the Colin Powell School to become a leader and visionary in the field of medicine.
