Dr. Erika Gonzalez was appointed to serve as a member of the Committee on the National Medal of Science to evaluate potential recipients.
San Antonio physician Erika Gonzalez was selected by President Joe Biden to serve as a member of the Committee on the National Medal of Science.y U.S. President Joe Biden to serve on a committee to help evaluate nominees for the nation’s highest scientific honors.
“It is through the recognition of our scientists that we are able to honor all of the advances that have been made in science, especially in light of the pandemic,” Gonzalez said. “I am thankful for this opportunity and look forward to the work ahead.” “In addition to her remarkable professional accomplishments, Dr. Gonzalez is a passionate and inspiring advocate for improving access to quality healthcare and strengthening small businesses,” said Rhett Buttle, a senior adviser at Small Business for America’s Future. Buttle called her recognition “well-deserved” and said Gonzalez will be a strong asset to the committee.
Recently, Gonzalez founded Con Corazón, a nonprofit organization to address health disparities in underserved communities in Bexar County. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the group worked with STAAMP to administer 15,000 vaccines to adults and children and tests to 20,000 patients, according to a news release on the appointment.
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