Mikayla Gregory

Mikayla, a sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis, is pursuing studies in computer science and mathematics on the pre-medicine track within the McKelvey School of Engineering. Aiming to graduate in December 2026, Mikayla aspires to attend medical school with the goal of becoming a pediatric gastroenterologist or anesthesiologist. Her involvement in the BESt Healthcare Institute further solidified her aspiration to become a physician, while also highlighting disparities in healthcare, particularly among Black mothers and African Americans. Mikayla is an Ervin Scholar and an active member of the National Society of Black Engineers at WashU. She is also a STRIVE mentor, tutoring students in math and science. Beyond her academic pursuits, she is an avid music fan and enjoys listening to hip-hop R&B, playing the viola, watching movies, cooking, volunteering, and spending quality time with friends and family.