Alejandra Catalina Quesada-Stoner

Alejandra Quesada-Stoner is a passionate advocate for improving community health and fostering inclusivity, with aspirations to pursue an MD-MPH to serve underserved populations both domestically and internationally. Originally from Mexico, Alejandra’s journey to the United States at the age of 14 has deeply shaped their commitment to addressing health disparities and dismantling inequities within the medical field.

A recent graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in biomedical sciences and a minor in ethnic studies, Alejandra initially joined St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through the Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program. During their time in the program, they contributed to evaluating adaptations to Pediatric Early Warning Systems (PEWS) in Latin America, aiming to enhance pediatric safety and care quality. Following the program, Alejandra continued working as a research contractor at St. Jude, expanding their focus on sustainability strategies and quality improvement initiatives.

In addition to their work at St. Jude, Alejandra has extensive experience implementing evidence-based prevention programs. At Colorado State University, they facilitated The Body Project and the Strengthening Families Program (SFP) 10-14, adapting these programs to better support Latine and Hispanic communities. Their role as a medical scribe further deepened their understanding of healthcare systems, reinforcing their passion for creating more equitable and accessible care.

Now taking a few gap years before medical school, Alejandra is focused on honing their research skills and advancing their professional development, driven by a vision to create lasting, meaningful change in global healthcare.