Anjeli Macaranas
About Anjeli Macaranas
Anjeli Macaranas is a Co Blog Manager and Undergraduate Research Assistant at Brigham and Women's Hospital, focusing on the intersection of music and neuroscience. She is an advocate for medical care accessibility and mental health, currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree at Harvard University.
Current Role at The Women's Network
Anjeli Macaranas serves as Co-Blog Manager at The Women's Network, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she contributes to content creation and management, focusing on topics relevant to women's issues and empowerment. Her experience in writing and advocacy supports the mission of The Women's Network to promote women's voices and perspectives.
Research Experience at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Anjeli Macaranas has been working as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Brigham and Women's Hospital since 2021. Her research explores the intersection of music and neuroscience, particularly in relation to cognitive development and psychiatric disorders. This role allows her to engage in scientific inquiry while contributing to advancements in understanding mental health.
Educational Background
Anjeli Macaranas completed her high school education at University High School in Fresno, where she graduated as Valedictorian in 2020. She pursued dual enrollment at California State University, Fresno, from 2017 to 2020. Anjeli is currently studying at Harvard University, where she is expected to earn her Bachelor's degree in 2024. Additionally, she attended the San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Pre-College Division from 2018 to 2020.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current roles, Anjeli Macaranas worked as an Instructor at Mathnasium Learning Centers in Fresno from 2020 to 2021. She also gained experience as a Research Intern at Boston Children's Hospital for two months in 2021. Earlier in her career, she served as a Campus Ambassador for The Women's Network for one month in 2020, where she helped promote the organization's initiatives.
Advocacy and Future Aspirations
Anjeli Macaranas is an advocate for medical care accessibility in low-income, rural areas globally. She is passionate about Asian American activism and mental health advocacy. Anjeli intends to pursue a secondary concentration in Global Health and Health Policy while on a pre-medical track, reflecting her commitment to addressing health disparities and promoting equitable healthcare access.