Maya Shah is an undergraduate student at the University of Vermont, where she studies biology and mathematics and works as a research assistant. Through the Emergency Medicine Research Associates Program (EMRAP) at the University of Vermont, she contributes to research focused on opioid use disorder and improving emergency department workflow. In addition to her research, she works as a licensed nursing assistant (LNA) at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, Vermont, providing care to individuals at the end of life. Her academic and clinical experiences have shaped her interests in healthcare policy, emergency medicine, and improving the quality and delivery of patient care.