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SPH Graduate Kayla Foster '21 Named to the 2021 Maryland Medallion Society

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The Maryland Medallion Society is composed of 20 top graduating seniors who have shown exemplary leadership, citizenship and have worked to advance UMD's interests. (Photos courtesy of students)
Kayla Foster wearing glasses, hoop earrings, white blouse and light brown blazer.
Kayla Foster, BS '21

Kayla Foster, a graduating public health science major and sustainability studies minor, is one of 20 seniors being inducted to the 2021 Maryland Medallion Society

The Society showcases the talents of the brightest and most capable of the University of Maryland’s undergraduate student leaders who have shined and shown leadership both inside and outside of the classroom. 

Foster is involved in the MLEAD Program, Gemstone program in the Honors College, Petey Greene Program and RecWell. She plans to apply her passion for wellness and health equity to nonprofit work before pursuing her MD and MPH. 

"The members of the Maryland Medallion Society are exemplars of the true Terrapin spirit—they are community organizers, consensus builders, servant leaders and caregivers," said Vice President for Student Affairs Patty Perillo in Maryland Today. "They and so many other student leaders across campus are what make our campus, our community and this university so special." 

The Division of Student Affairs virtually recognized the 2021 Maryland Medallion Cohort on Friday, May 7, during the 40th Annual University Student Leadership Awards. 

Watch the ceremony playback.

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