Larissa grew up in Worland, Wyoming and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry. Her own identities as a queer and autistic woman have given her a passion for medical work serving under-served and marginalized communities. She is highly invested in increasing health equity for all and believes she'll be able to make the most impact toward this goal by working in the field of family medicine. After college, Larissa spent time serving with various AmeriCorps programs. In her free time, Larissa enjoys finding new and odd hobbies, reading and watching old movies.