Hannah Zaveri is a third-year majoring in Global Public Health and Sociology. Hannah serves as the Habitat for Humanity UVA (HUVA) Youth Leadership Team Coordinator, through which she works with high school students passionate about affordable housing. She also volunteers at UVA Children’s Hospital through Madison House Medical Services and is on the Peer Health Educator (PHE) leadership team. As a PHE, she recently co-organized the 30th Annual Fourth Year 5K (4Y5K), whose proceeds go to the Leslie Baltz Art Study Fund.

WHAT LED YOU TO YOUR SERVICE WORK?

Growing up in Zimbabwe, I quickly learned the importance of giving back to my community when volunteering in under-resourced orphanages and hospitals. At UVA, I engage in service work that improves health and prioritizes equity. I now appreciate the chance to positively impact youth and young adults within the Charlottesville community by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, UVA Children’s Hospital, and Peer Health Educators.

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