Jaeda Cranford

Jaeda Cranford is a junior at the Steward School who has a passion for service, science, and community. She is a dedicated student who loves to create spaces for curiosity and collaboration – volunteering regularly at nursing homes, tutoring students weekly, being a youth basketball mentor and conducting cancer research at VCU. She loves working closely with kids and supporting their learning journeys. As co-founder of her school's Science Honor Society, she plans to pursue a career in pre-med and public health, as she combines her compassion and innovation in healthcare. She will be spending this summer in Kenya working alongside healthcare professionals and gaining valuable insight into international medicine. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.