Where the tracks meet: Gabby Thomas's world of health studies and becoming a U.S. track star


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Oct 24 2022 27 mins   5

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  • "I wanted to know how I could go into that space, how I could help, and I felt like my background being just a Black woman who is very interested in her own health, (meant) it would be a good area for me to go into and see how I can make a difference." - Gabby Thomas

Gabby Thomas is a two-time Olympic medalist, a Harvard graduate, and a former Leidos intern. She is now pursuing her master’s in public health at the University of Texas. While her life has taken her on multiple different paths, they all intersect with her love for health.

Along the way in her journey to reach her own peak health, she discovered a passion for healthcare equity. Today she joins to share how her experience on the track has impacted her healthcare career and interests and how she balances it all.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gabby's path to athletics and healthcare studies
  • Gabby's experience as a Healthcare Innovation Analyst at Leidos
  • How she manages her busy life and her advice to others