Manikya Nagaraja is a third-year medical student of Indian origin, born in Bangalore, India. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Spartan Health Science University, St. Lucia. During her early medical training, she actively collaborated with AMSA to serve underprivileged communities across St. Lucia, organizing free health clinics, awareness walks, and blood donation drives. She has held several leadership roles, including Scholar Program Chair and Academic Chair, and currently contributes to healthcare education and advocacy. She has also served as an Editorial Advisor for The New Physician magazine, further reflecting her commitment to medical communication and academic excellence.

Manikya is passionate about research, medical education, and promoting patient rights and dignity. She thrives in environments that foster learning, innovation, and compassionate care, and enjoys organizing academic and outreach events. Her hobbies include dancing, solving Rubik’s cubes, and learning new languages. An ardent animal lover, she has rescued six dogs during her time in St. Lucia. She aspires to pursue a residency in Hematology and Oncology and is dedicated to making a meaningful impact through her clinical and academic work.