A native New Englander, Annalee received her undergraduate degree in biology from Smith College. After graduation, she was a research assistant at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where she characterized hepatitis C virus (HCV) specific immune responses in people infected with HCV and HIV. Fueled by her community service and research experiences in Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and Mexico, Annalee’s current career goal is to practice community-based medicine in an underserved population, and possibly pursue a fellowship in Preventative Medicine. As one might presume, Annalee speaks fluent Spanish. Her hobbies and interests include rowing, hiking, camping, biking, cooking and music.