Hi! My name is Marissa Johns, and I am from Shepherdsville Kentucky. I am a student at the University of Louisville where I am majoring in neuroscience with a minor in Spanish. I am currently involved in summer research with my local medical school where I hope to one day attend! I was diagnosed with Von Willebrand disease at the age of 12 and have been passionate about being involved and advocating for the community ever since! I joined NYLI in the hopes of meeting others like me and bettering the community as a whole, and I can’t wait for the future!