Mirelle Maturlak

Biography

Mirelle is a freshman at the University of Wisconsin–Madison majoring in pre-nursing and serves as a research volunteer with the ASH Lab. Throughout high school, she pursued medically focused coursework and extracurriculars. She participated in cadaver labs at the University of Chicago, joined aspiring health professional organizations, and completed two internships at Northwestern Hospital in the Chicagoland area, where she shadowed a wide range of practitioners, including nurses, physicians, pharmacists, lab technicians, and hospital culinary staff. Beyond academics, Mirelle contributed to her community through volunteer work at her local nursing home, church, and a camp for children with disabilities. These roles allowed her to support individuals with diverse needs and develop strong interpersonal skills. She also served as one of the primary caregivers for her 92-year-old amputee grandmother, an experience that strengthened her communication, patience, and empathy. In her free time, Mirelle enjoys weightlifting, spending time in nature, cooking, and being with her loved ones.