Lacey Foster

Spelman College

Funded by: WFF Scholar

• 2018-2019

Lacey Foster, expected class of 2020, is a Biology major at Spelman College, a global leader in the education of women of African descent. Lacey is originally from Columbia, Maryland. Early in life, Lacey came to the decision that she wants to discover a cure for autoimmune diseases. She plans on obtaining an M.D./Ph.D and conduct research on the use of embryonic cells to cure diseases that damage the nervous system. Lacey currently works with the Minority Association of Pre-Medical Scholars, having previously volunteered as a mentor for L.Y.T.E. House (Lifting Youth Through Enrichment)