MariamOUATTARA

Miss Loudoun County Volunteer

Hometown

Ashburn, Virginia

Education

Radford University Carilion — Graduate student in Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Virginia Tech — Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience (2020)

Motivational Quote

Silk Fan Dance: "Woman"

The Chapter I Literacy Foundation: A Legacy of Language & Literacy

Talent Platform Education Goals

To obtain a PhD in Clinical Neuroscience

Career Ambition

After graduating, I will use both my degrees in Neuroscience and Nursing to continue in the field of Clinical Neuroscience and Neurological Disorders research. My end goal is to conduct research for the NIH and continue my academic education in a PhD Clinical Neuroscience program. Simultaneously, I will continue my work as Director of the Chapter I Literacy Foundation, promoting multilingual acquisition and literacy.

WHO/WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

Every day I am inspired by my wonderful mother; she courageously immigrated from Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa as a teenager on her own to pursue her dreams of starting a business in America. She taught herself the English language, successfully owned two businesses, and is now a proud educator for Loudoun County Public Schools teaching students with Special Needs. She has been my #1 supporter in life and is my best friend. Her bravery in life and compassion for all reminds me to never give up on my dreams and to spread love and kindness.