Mounika Addula was born and raised in India; the country she says is “known for its ‘unity in diversity.’” She shares her perspective on the importance of leading through diversity. A Creighton graduate student, Mounika Addula is on track to complete her master’s degree in clinical and translational science this fall.

She was born and raised in India; the country she says is “known for its ‘unity in diversity.’” After graduating from medical school in her home country, Addula made her way to the United States to further her health care skills. “I have always considered research at the forefront in every field, including health care, where we need answers to the unknown and advancements in many areas.”

With a passion for health advocacy, advanced education in research and an interest in internal medicine, Addula hopes to make a difference in the field of medicine as a doctor and scientist. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx