Dr. Daliya Heng, born and raised in Southern California, earned her bachelor's degree in Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine. Her passion for medicine led her to pursue a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences. She was not only a standout student but also a founding president of the American Association for Women Podiatrists. Her leadership and academic excellence were recognized as she was the recipient for AAWP Founders Scholarship.