Mickala Stratton

Hometown: Gambrills, MD

Graduating: Spring 2026

Major(s): Dual Degree in Biochemistry and Chinese

Campus Involvement: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., National Pan-Hellenic Council, Black Women in Medicine, Black Lavendar Collective, Research Assistant in the Roy Lab, and UMass Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Research Interests: Ecology, freshwater mussels, freshwater systems, health, and environmental effects on human health

Advice from a Peer Advisor: 

"It’s completely okay to feel overwhelmed. Remember to take breaks and give yourself grace!"

Ask me about taking 6-credit language courses!