In this inspiring episode, host Jinja Birkenbeuel of BirkCreative talks with Dr. Coretta Patterson, a trailblazing veterinarian from Chicago’s South Side and proud alumna of the CPASS Foundation’s Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers Program (CAHMCP). Joined by Dr. Stephen Martin, Executive Director of the CPASS Foundation, the conversation explores Dr. Patterson’s journey, the power of representation in veterinary medicine, and how mentorship and access open doors for underrepresented students in STEMM.🎧 Production: CPASS Foundation 🎬 Post-Production &amp; Music: Brittany Nuñez, Senior Marketing &amp; Communications Specialist, CPASS Foundation Opinions expressed are those of the guests and do not reflect those of any corporation or brand.

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Creating Equity in STEMM is a podcast by the CPASS Foundation, dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEMM fields. We highlight the journeys of remarkable individuals breaking barriers in healthcare, engineering, veterinary medicine, and more. Our mission is to support underrepresented students in Illinois pursuing careers in STEMM through our programs. Learn more and support our work by visiting cpassfoundation.org, where you can donate and get involved.