Madi Fishtrom is a candidate for a Master of Arts in Design. She previously was a project manager for creatives, and found herself drawn to being the one creating the work, not managing it. This led her to San Francisco State University to pursue a degree in Design. As the daughter of educators, Madi feels most at home in a space of learning and growth. During her first semester of graduate school, Madi was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma and underwent six months of treatment while remaining a full-time student. Her dedication to her education and passion for equitable healthcare leads her interest to a career in medical service design, research, and teaching. She is currently working on research for her creative work project, "Designing Better Access to Holistic Care for Cancer Patients," which will house a database of information on practices to undergo in conjunction with traditional medical treatment for cancer patients.