Biography

Anna Schenkel received a B.S. in Human Biology from the University of Southern California in 2025. At USC, Anna was involved in the Womxn RISE Pre-Health Organization, which allows for female STEM students to explore pre-health opportunities and volunteer in the greater community. Additionally, she volunteered weekly with the organization WaterDrop LA, which aids the unhoused population by providing them with food, water, and clothing on a weekly basis. Anna was selected as the Undergraduate Fellow in Addiction Science for REBEL through which she investigated the association of identity-based isolation and substance use in adolescents. In her free time, Anna enjoys reading, going to the beach, concerts, and spending time with her dogs.