Kylee Ledford '27
CRP Student Researcher
Major:
Public Health (currently Kinesiology: concentration Public Health)
Research Project
One Health Approach to Community Health, Development, Conservation, and Environmental Justice in Mbhashe, South AfricaBio
Kylee Ledford '27 is from Alexandria, Virginia, but her family’s roots in Western North Carolina ignited her passion for rural health. In the public health field, she aims to address systemic inequalities that contribute to health disparities among vulnerable populations. Kylee is also deeply interested in women’s health, which she explores on campus as a confidential peer advocate at The Haven. In her free time, she enjoys biking, running, and discovering new coffee shops around campus.Through the IIC Conservation Research Program, Kylee is excited to broaden her perspective on global health and is eager to combine her passion for rural health with other interdisciplinary approaches.