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She learned to work in nontraditional spaces, navigate cross-cultural nuances, and advocate for inclusion through the universal human need to be heard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI went to Turks and Caicos to help children find their voices,\u201d Bailee said, \u201cbut in many ways, I found mine too.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Back at Hampton, she reflects with gratitude\u2014for the families she served, the community that embraced her, and the faculty who made the journey possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHampton University poured into us\u2014academically, emotionally, and globally,\u201d she said. \u201cThis experience didn\u2019t just make me a better clinician. It made me a more empathetic person. I\u2019ll carry it with me wherever I go.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bailee Poore is proof that when passion meets purpose\u2014and when education dares to reach across oceans\u2014remarkable things happen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And sometimes, those remarkable things sound like a child finally saying their first word.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ABOUT HAMPTON UNIVERSITY<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hampton University is a Carnegie R2-designated research institution, recognized for its groundbreaking research in atmospheric science, cancer treatment, and cybersecurity. Contributing $530 million annually to the regional and Commonwealth of Virginia economies, Hampton plays a vital role in driving economic development while championing diversity, inclusion, and opportunity. 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