TAMILORE ADEAGBO

Tamilore Adeagbo was born in Edison, New Jersey, and was raised in Wichita, Kansas. She is the daughter of Dele and Bose Adeagbo and the proud older sister of Tumi and Toni. Tami’s deep interest in biology and healthcare began early, shaped by three formative summers volunteering on the Pediatrics floor at Wesley Medical Hospital. These hours in a hospital environment sparked her initial curiosity about the medical field and solidified her desire to become a physician. That passion was further deepened through an internship in the Microbiology Lab at Terre Haute Regional Hospital, where she gained firsthand experience in laboratory science.

During high school, Tami built a foundation of academic excellence, service, and leadership. She served as Executive Council Vice President and as the Social Media and Activity Chair for the National Honor Society. She was a committed violinist in her school orchestra, an athlete on both the women’s golf and soccer teams, and practiced taekwondo. She also co-founded her school district’s Diversity and Inclusion Council, demonstrating an early commitment to equity and representation. When asked which of her many activities she valued most, Tami once said, “I don’t have a favorite. All my activities showcase a different side of me—creative, athletic, musical, academic, and a leader. They all combine to make me the person I am and will guide me in my future endeavors.” Among the qualities she most admires is intellectual curiosity: “I believe curiosity is one of my main driving factors. It pushed me to participate in activities outside of my comfort zone and helped create things I never thought possible.”

In May 2025, Tami graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a dual degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Public Health Studies. She will continue her education at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she will pursue a Master of Health Science in Health Policy and Management.

Tami’s time at Johns Hopkins was defined by her academic drive and deep community engagement. She worked as a peer tutor in Genetics and Public Health Biostatistics and served as a Study Consultant, helping fellow students navigate rigorous coursework. She also co-founded the Black Women’s Collective, an initiative through the Center for Diversity and Inclusion that promotes community, mentorship, and wellness for Black women on campus. As co-program lead, she organized campus-wide events and built strong interclass connections.

Her involvement extended to the African Students Association, where she served as Publicity Chair for two years and was elected President during her senior year. Tami was also a dedicated dancer for the university’s African dance team, Temps D’Afrique, and served as the team’s Secretary for one year, blending her love for creative expression with cultural celebration.

Tami’s commitment to service and medicine remained unwavering. She volunteered regularly in the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Emergency Department and took on a leadership role as Clinical Experience Coordinator. In the lab of Dr. Antar in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, she conducted research for over two years, focusing on HIV and Long-COVID. She plans to continue her research in this lab throughout her master’s program.

In the winter of 2023, Tami broadened her global perspective through a study abroad program in Bahia, Brazil, where she explored the intersection of health, politics, and culture. Living with a host family, she immersed herself in the community and began learning the Portuguese language.

Her summers have been equally purposeful. She has worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, interned at her county’s health department, and conducted undergraduate research, all experiences that have refined her interest in public health and clinical care.

Tami plans to matriculate into medical school in the fall of 2026. With a foundation rooted in intellectual curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to advocacy, she is driven to pursue a career that combines science, community health, and policy to improve outcomes for underserved populations.