Hi, my name is Anya Patel. I am a junior at Mahwah High School and am 15 years old. I work with Care Compass USA because I have seen and witnessed firsthand the challenges immigrant families face when navigating the U.S. medical system. As the daughter and granddaughter of immigrants, I have witnessed and heard about the stress of learning a new language, adapting to a different culture, and navigating the healthcare process simultaneously. Having the privilege of growing up in the US and understanding the medical system has inspired me to help others find support and understanding so they don’t have to face these obstacles alone.