Ms. Besande is a dedicated and evidence-based licensed physical therapist who advocates for preventive medicine and ensures that her clients are in control of their own well-being in order to reach their wellness goals. She received an award for academic excellence for being the most outstanding physical therapy student and a certificate of distinction from the Chicago Methodist Senior Services as a commendation of her excellent undergraduate and internship performance. She was also a recipient of the Fulbright Global Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship in 2016.