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Jalon Sims
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Joined: Jul 17th, 2025

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Jalon Sims is a biology major at Howard University with hands-on experience in healthcare, youth mentorship, and community engagement. He served as a Youth Ambassador for Bridge Builders LA, tutoring elementary students in math and leading STEM activities. As a paid intern at Crenshaw Family YMCA, he supervised children in recreational settings, promoting safety and teamwork. He also shadowed a cardiologist at MLK Outpatient Center, gaining valuable insight into patient care. Jalon is pursuing a career as a physician assistant to serve underserved communities.

Education (request update)

Howard University class of 2028

Undergrad Major: Biology

Claim To Fame:

Being the guy who brings good energy wherever I go. Whether it’s in class, at organization meetings, or just around campus, people know me for being real, funny, and dependable. I don’t talk a lot unless I’m comfortable, but once I am, I light up the room. I’ve held leadership roles like being the COAS Freshman Council treasurer and the membership chair for the Gentlemen of Drew Social Club. I lead with quiet confidence, and people respect that. My name carries weight because I show up, I’m consistent, and I uplift others while staying locked in on my goals. That’s my mark, leaving every space better than I found it.

Most Memorable Moment:

One of my most memorable college moments was getting accepted into the Gentlemen of Drew Social Club. That was a big turning point for me—not just socially, but personally. It felt like I was joining a family of young Black men who all wanted something greater for themselves and their communities. The process challenged me to open up more, take initiative, and really reflect on the kind of man I want to become. Another memorable moment was serving as the treasurer for the COAS Freshman Council. It gave me a voice in shaping events and experiences for the freshman class, and it helped me develop leadership skills that I carry into everything I do now. Whether it’s late-night talks in Drew Hall, running across campus trying to make it to class, or bonding with other students over shared goals—those moments remind me why I chose Howard and why I’m proud to be here.