#24: Student Spotlight: Conversation with Liah D'sa, Class of 2026

Name (pronouns):  Liah D'sa (she/her/hers)
Hometown: Gilbert, AZ
Year at Geisel: MS3
Career interest: Don't know yet!
The best thing about Geisel is: The community
Favorite spot in the Upper Valley: To eat—Turmeric Kitchen. To get away for a minute—Mink Brook Nature Preserve.
Favorite activity in the Upper Valley: Finding new walking trails
Favorite book/poem: This is so silly but I loved "The Phantom Tollbooth" growing up, and it holds a special place in my heart
Favorite song/piece of music: "Time" by Hans Zimmer 
Favorite quote: "Stop acting so small. You are the universe in ecstatic motion" - Rumi
Most treasured travel: Nicaragua with college friends
Guilty pleasure: Reading fantasy novels 
 
Short Bio: Liah is from a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona. She went to Santa Clara University for college, where she studied psychology and political science. Prior to starting med school, she spent time working in the nonprofit world, in hospital administration, and as a 4th grade teacher.