Karen Cox

[SKI @skiistiredasf]

Meet Alena Analeigh McQuarter, a 17-year-old phenomenon and unstoppable young queen rewriting history in STEM and medicine! 👏🏽
At just 13 years old, she made history as the youngest Black student ever accepted into a U.S. medical school (University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine).
Now at 17, this powerhouse has already achieved what most only dream of:
• Graduated high school at 12
• Earned her Bachelor’s in Biomedical Sciences and Master’s in Biological Sciences (both Summa Cum Laude) from Arizona State University by age 15
• Became the youngest person of color to intern at NASA (at just 12)
• Founded The Brown STEM Girl and The Brown STEM Girl Foundation — creating scholarships, mentorship programs, and global opportunities for girls of color in STEM
• Conducting advanced research in cancer immunology, virology, and global health
• Pursuing her PhD in Integrated Biomedical Sciences (focus on infection, immunity & inflammation) at Loma Linda University while on the path to her MD/PhD
• Initiated into Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. as one of the youngest members
From Texas to NASA to the frontiers of medicine — Alena’s journey is a powerful testament to discipline, brilliance, and purpose. She’s not just breaking barriers… she’s building bridges for every young Black girl behind her.
Her story is a powerful one. Keep shining, Queen! 👏🏽

[Karen Cox @karencox34]

@rekt2160 @NFTMrsPeach @_TFL_ You look great!!! Wishing you the happiest of birthdays. Not to shabby celebrating at The French Laundry. 🎉🎉

[Karen Cox @karencox34]

Simba 💕 #DogLover @ Playa Vista https://t.co/tV50aWOBpq

[Karen Cox @karencox34]

Thank you @bettymwhite for sooooo many years of laughter. #laughteristhebestmedicine #goldengirls #bettywhite #restinparadise https://t.co/88USR67l0P

[Philosophy Thoughts @Philosophy_DQ]

“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine: it is lethal.”

| Paulo Coelho

[Karen Cox @karencox34]

Just posted a photo @ Manhattan Beach, California https://t.co/UzKlldDdgi

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💓 @ Avra Beverly Hills https://t.co/WoRQybktvH

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Just posted a photo @ Avra Beverly Hills https://t.co/8eHXs8V2C2

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Just posted a photo @ Avra Beverly Hills https://t.co/I6btgf2bzh

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Celebrating with my favorite girl 🥂 #blessed @ Avra Beverly Hills https://t.co/iQhArGhFCM

[Karen Cox @karencox34]

You're my everything ❤️#nationaldaughtersday https://t.co/TXjxhVYL6N

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#sundayfunday #grateful @ Los Gatos, California https://t.co/6BITkw0q0q

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You’re my sunshine @taylormopress #myworld ❤️ @ Avra Beverly Hills https://t.co/fbw0FbWI0l

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[Karen Cox @karencox34]

I could sit here for hours.... #ocean #feedsmysoul https://t.co/AcT0cyFuDI

[Karen Cox @karencox34]

My happy place! We had a blast and just what I needed ☀️☀️☀️☀️ #beachlife #happyplace #takenetothebeach #southerncalifornia @ Playa del Rey https://t.co/3KtCcGp6ie