Trianna Lopez

I've always wanted to do something within healthcare, though I didn't really know much about it until high school. In the beginning, I wanted to become a doctor, but that changed, and now I want to become a physician assistant. Knowing that I can serve more communities is what drives me, especially since I am not limited to just one specialty - I can do much more now with the license of becoming a PA. I'm currently a student at Cal State Fullerton, majoring in biochemistry on a pre-physician assistant track. I recently became a licensed Emergency Medical Technician, which I'm definitely most proud of. The journey wasn't easy - I had to do EMT school twice because I failed the first time, and then I also failed the national registry the first time. It was very frustrating, but I told myself, if this is really what I want to do and I have the passion for it, why am I going to stop myself now? So I put on my botas and went back to the books, and lo and behold, we passed. I'm working with the Los Angeles Angels over the summer as their EMT for their Angels camp, which helps me get the patient care hours I need for PA school. I will be the first person in my family to enter the medical field, and I'm very blessed that my parents are so supportive because I know not a lot of people are in my position.