Shanthi Hegde (she/her/hers) is in her fourth year at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, studying Psychology and Biology with a minor in History. In the future, she plans to work in patient advocacy, pursue a Master of Public Health, and eventually attend medical school. She grew up in Georgia, and has lived with bleeding issues for as long as she can remember. However, it wasn’t until she was 19—between her first and second years of college—that she was diagnosed with a bleeding disorder, after experiencing eight months of continuous bleeding.
Shanthi is passionate about advocating for and raising awareness of bleeding disorders. She is dedicated to supporting individuals facing these challenges and is particularly motivated to give back to the Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) community, which has been instrumental in her education on bleeding disorders. Inspired by last year’s Patient Fly-In, Shanthi is eager to deepen young adult involvement and make a meaningful impact.
Shanti’s favorite quote is:
“It’s not about the cards you’re dealt, but how you play the hand.”
― Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture.
In her free time, she pursues her passion for travel; last summer, she explored eight countries and even hiked a Norwegian fjord.
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