During my time as a student at Case Western, I assisted and helped found a group known as Athletes and Allies. This group has focused on promoting inclusion and understanding throughout the sports community, as well as programs to assist any athlete who has difficulty coming out or discussing issues faced in the Case community. The volleyball program is the only team trained in understanding and inclusiveness, or “safe zone.” In the future, we hope to provide more training in safe zones for all teams, as well as more programs and opportunities for the LGBT athlete community. As a doctor, I want to advocate for the LGBT community just as I did in Case and provide a source of relief and understanding for the LGBT community