Leah Croom

Leah (Ladybug) brings confidence and “big sister energy” everywhere she goes—around campus, D.C., or Burr gymnasium with her headphones playing SiR or Mariah the Scientist (and probably with a coconut water in hand). Because of her time in the calm of New England and the energy of South Florida, she’s a total beach lover who swears salt water and sunshine can fix almost any problem. Gratitude, growth, and getting better each day are her motivators, plus a little meditation to keep her calm when life gets chaotic. Ladybug adores Grassroots because it brings her back to the kid who fell in love with science and picked up her first lacrosse stick. As she looks to bring more representation into the field of Medicine, she is so grateful to work with Grassroots’ inclusive and adaptive curriculum that develops students to move both their minds and bodies. She’s passionate about working with others (especially kids and athletes) and believes progress is the best kind of win! Her motto? Lead by example, laugh often, and remember to run your race.