Emma B Olivera, MD is a proud native of the city of Chicago. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) with two Bachelor degrees: Science (Biological Sciences) and Arts (Latin American and Latino Studies). She completed her medical school education at UIC College of Medicine - Rockford campus. She has focused much of her activities on helping the medically underserved community by taking on various leadership roles within national organizations such as the Latino Medical Student Association, National Hispanic Medical Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Professionally, Dr Olivera graduated from pediatric residency at the Children's Hospital of Michigan (affiliated Wayne State University) in Detroit, Michigan. She is currently working as a general pediatrician in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at her alma mater. It is here where she aspires to advocate for children and continue to mentor the next generation of leaders in medicine. She is currently a leader in #VacunateYa campaign and Latino Coalition Against COVID-19 (LCAC) working to elevate the voices of healthcare heroes to combat medical and vaccine misinformation.