Elise Anton

University of Colorado Boulder

Passionate About:

I am passionate about advocating and helping those with disabilities and those that are less fortunate than myself. My younger sister has Down syndrome and it has given me so much joy and fulfillment working to support her and others like her. Also, I have a long-standing passion for the sciences and medicine and currently am a Phlebotomist and look forward to becoming a EMT this summer. Finally, I am passionate about the Spanish language as I think language has the power to unite so many people and spread the importance of learning about new cultures. I hope to become a developmental pediatrician in the US and work primarily with people with Down syndrome that do not speak English to bring medicine and research into one of the most marginalized and least advocated for groups of people in the country. Further marrying my passions together, I am beyond excited to embark on this journey with VAW and see the world and help others through a lens I have never experienced before!

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My Affiliations
Organization: VAW Global Health Alliances
Chapter: VAW at University of Colorado Boulder, Medical Outreach
VAW at University of Colorado Boulder, Medical Outreach
Website: http://www.volunteersaroundtheworld.org/

Phone: +1 (864) 406-3366

Organization: VAW Global Health Alliances

About Us

The University of Colorado Boulder chapter of Volunteers Around the World (VAW) consists of students that are enthusiastic and committed about addressing the health disparities that currently exists in developing countries. Through close collaboration with the organization Volunteers Around the World, our club at CU Boulder strives towards providing rural communities in developing countries access towards medical treatment, medication and nutritional and health education.

If you're interested in global medicine and want to be part of one of CU Boulder's most involved clubs on campus, then become a member and check out our website for more information or come to one of our info sessions!




Upcoming Initiatives

University of Colorado at Boulder Medical Internship to Mexico, June 2025

 Join the University of Colorado at Boulder chapter as they lead a Medical Outreach Internship to Mexico this upcoming Summer! interns will work in mobile medical clinics, where they will have the opportunity to intake patients, conduct public health surveys, take vitals, shadow local physicians, work in the pharmacy, teach education classes, and much more! If you’re interested in joining, contact us for more information! VAW Global at the University of Colorado at Boulder will be opening up mobile medical clinics for local communities during their time in Mexico. One of the most exciting and important parts of interning with VAW Global is bringing medication to the less fortunate. In 2023, VAW Global treated over 17,500 patients and we aspire to treat over 20,000 in 2024! One of the things that make our mobile clinics unique is that we not only triage and diagnose patients, but also provide them with the basic medications needed. Fundraising for medications is a huge part of creating a successful mobile clinic to help the local communities with effective care. **Note: Airfare is not included