Radhika Heda ’28 is from Lexington, MA. As a Neuroscience and Nutrition double major with a minor in Business Administration, Radhika’s professional interests include healthcare innovation, preventative medicine, and business strategy. Radhika decided to become a Luther Hodges Scholar because she wants to build a career at the intersection of business, public health, and community impact. She values the program’s emphasis on research, mentorship, and cross-sector collaboration to address systemic health challenges and improve access to care.

In addition to being a Luther Hodges Scholar, Radhika is the president of the Student Global Health Committee, co-director of theme for UNC American Mock World Health Organization, director of education for STEAMHEALS, and a member of Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity. Her honors include US Presidential Scholar, Honors Carolina Scholar, Accelerated Research Program Scholar, and Gold Presidential Service Award. Radhika’s hobbies include traveling, photography, reading, cooking, drawing mandalas, and dance.