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Phone: (202) 615-7650 | Email: rolanda.willacy@gmail.com

EDUCATION
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Howard University Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington, DC
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident, June 2020 - Present
Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, D.C.
Doctor of Medicine Candidate, May 2020
City College of New York (CUNY), New York, NY
Postbaccalaureate, May 2015
City College of New York (CUNY), New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Major: Jewish Studies, May 2011

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
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Howard University Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington, DC – Resident Research

Peer-reviewed Publications/Book Chapters

o Ashlynn Gunderson, Latrice Johnson, Rolanda Willacy, MD, Robert Wilson, MD. Quality Improvement
Initiative: Reducing Surgical Site Infections in Medical Facility: Educational Module on Standardized
Gowning Technique. Journal of Student National Medical Association. 2023; 28(1): 40-43.

o Latrice Johnson, Sabrina Aaron, MD, Regan Burgess, MD, Rolanda Willacy, MD. A Rare case of transverse
myelitis in a patient with Lyme Disease. International Journal of Case Reports in Orthopaedics. 2022; 4(2):
21-23.

o Rolanda Willacy, MD, D’Sena’ Warren, Jessica Smith, MD, Ruchama Charles, MD, Robert Wilson, MD. Rare case
of fibroma of the tendon sheath in a pediatric patient. International Journal of Case Reports in Orthopaedics.
2022; 4(1): 17-20.

o Alexis Gaskin, MD, Rolanda Willacy, MD, Regan Burgess, MD, Kyra Caldwell, Olubode A. Olufajo, MD, MPH,
Shelton McKenzie, MD. The Role of Albumin Levels and BMI on Postoperative Outcomes in Patients
Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2023 Summer;32(2):114-117.

o Jane H. O’Connor, MD, Emmanuel Osadebey, MD, Rolanda Willacy, MD, Ibrahim Khaleel, MD, Robert Wilson,
MD. Fluid Exravasation. Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: Complications and Management (March 2022)

o Chukwuemeka Mbagwu, MD, Rolanda Willacy, MD, Carl-Henri Monfiston, Charles Adebayo, Robert Wilson,
MD. (April 2021). Reducing Surgical Site Infections in Medical Facility Serving the Underserved Population:
Curriculum and Brief Review of the Literature. Orthopedics and Sports Medicine: Open Access Journal. 2021;
Apr; 5(2): 514-517.

o Rolanda Willacy, MD, DianneMarie Omire-Mayor, Henok Tesfay, Julencia Curtis, Jamil Williams, Robert Wilson,
MD. Surgical Management of a Rare Case of Clinodactyly with Delta Phalanx. Orthopedic Research Online
Journal. 2021, Apr; 8(2):835-837

Podium Presentations

o Alexis Gaskin, MD, Rolanda Willacy, MD, Regan Burgess, MD, Kyra Caldwell, Olubode A. Olufajo, MD, MPH,
 Shelton McKenzie, MD. (July, 2023). The Role of Albumin Levels and BMI on Postoperative Outcomes in
Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. Presented: National Medical Association; New Orleans, LA,
USA.

o Rolanda Willacy, MD, D’Sena Warren, Jessica Smith, MD, Ruchama Charles, MD, Robert Wilson, MD. (April,
2023). Rare case of fibroma of the tendon sheath in a pediatric patient. Presented: National Medical
Association; Philadelphia, PA, USA.

o Alexis Gaskin, MD, Rolanda Willacy, MD, Regan Burgess, MD, Kyra Caldwell, Olubode A. Olufajo, MD, MPH,
Shelton McKenzie, MD. (October, 2021). The Role of Albumin Levels and BMI on Postoperative Outcomes in
Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. Presented at: Excellence in Diversity Symposium; Virtual
Symposium.

o Latrice Johnson, Sabrina Aaron, MD, Regan Burgess, MD, Rolanda Willacy, MD. (October, 2021). A Rare case of
transverse myelitis in a patient with Lyme Disease. Presented at : Excellence in Diversity Symposium;
Virtual Symposium.

Poster Presentations

o Desiree E. Ojo, Yamilet Gonzalez, Garcia Findlay, Lydia Hall, Lakin Hatcher, Rolanda Willacy, MD, Haydee
Brown, MD, Sonya Sloan, MD. (July, 2023), The Geographic Distribution of Black Women Orthopaedic
Surgeons in the United States. Presented at: National Medical Association; New Orleans, LA, USA.

o Ashlynn Gunderson, Latrice Johnson, Rolanda Willacy, MD, Robert Wilson, MD. (September, 2022) Quality
Improvement Initiative: Reducing Surgical Site Infections in Medical Facility: Educational Module on
Standardized Gowning Technique. Presented at: OWH Research Symposium; Washington, DC, USA.

o Latrice Johnson, Sabrina Aaron, MD, Regan Burgess, MD, Rolanda Willacy, MD. (September, 2022) A Rare case
of transverse myelitis in a patient with Lyme Disease. Presented at: OWH Research Symposium;
Washington, DC, USA.

Howard University Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington, DC – Research Fellowship

(2018-2019)
I conducted clinical research in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery which focused on conditions such as
Subacromial bursitis in Rotator Cuff Disease, and rare conditions such as Melorheostosis and Adductor Pollicis
Hematoma.

Peer-reviewed Publications/Book Chapters

o Rolanda Willacy. Research Manual: A Step-by-Step Guide to formulating a Research Project. 1st Edition.
BookPatch. Published: July 2019

o Rolanda Willacy, Olubode A. Olufajo, MD, MPH, Jayson Esdaille, Hamza Raja, Robert Wilson, MD. The Role of
BMI in Perioperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Surg Orthop Adv.
2020 Winter;29(4):205-208.

o Rolanda Willacy, James Clemmons, Ore Oyetan, Ibrahim Khaleel, Christopher Salib, MD, Robert Wilson, MD. A
Rare Case of Melorheostosis of the Hand in a Pediatric Patient. J Orthop. 2019 Jun 24;16(5):451-453.

o Daniel Sutton, MD, MPH, Basilia Nwankwo, MD, Moses Adebayo, MD, Rolanda Willacy, Cina Karodeh, MD,
Robert Wilson, MD. 30 Day Outcomes of Operative versus Non-operative management for Humeral
Diaphyseal Fractures in Patients with Concomitant Hip fractures. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2020 Summer;
29(2):99–102.

o Arthur McDowell, Andrew Jeong, Rolanda Willacy, Robert Wilson, MD. Recurrent Pain in Patient with
Bilateral Scaphotrapezial Coalition in Radiocarpal Arthritis. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2020 Spring;29(1):48-49.
 o Ahmad Haj-Assaad, Rolanda Willacy, Robert Wilson, MD. A Systematic Review of the Histological and
Molecular changes in the Subacromial Bursa in Rotator Cuff Disease. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2020
Spring;29(1):48-49.

Podium Presentations

o Rolanda Willacy, DianneMarie Omire-Mayor, Henok Tesfay, Julencia Curtis, Jamil Williams, Robert Wilson, MD.
(June, 2019). Surgical Management of a Rare Case of Clinodactyly with Delta Phalanx. Presented at:
National Medical Association; Honolulu, HI, USA.

o Alexis Gaskin, MD, Rolanda Willacy, Olubode A. Olufajo, MD, MPH, Shelton McKenzie, MD. (June, 2019). The
Role of Albumin Levels and BMI on Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Total Knee
Arthroplasty. Presented at: National Medical Association; Honolulu, HI, USA.

o Rolanda Willacy, Olubode A. Olufajo, MD, MPH, Jayson Esdaille, Hamza Raja, Robert Wilson, MD. (June, 2019).
The Role of BMI in Perioperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. Presented
at: National Medical Association; Honolulu, HI, USA.

o Rolanda Willacy, Olubode A. Olufajo, MD, MPH, Jayson Esdaille, Hamza Raja, Robert Wilson, MD. (April, 2019).
The Role of BMI in Perioperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. Presented
at: Society of Black Academic Surgeons; New York, NY, USA.

o Alexis Gaskin, MD, Rolanda Willacy, Olubode A. Olufajo, MD, MPH, Shelton McKenzie, MD. (April, 2019). The
Role of Albumin Levels and BMI on Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Total Knee
Arthroplasty. Presented at: Howard Research Week; Washington, DC, USA.

o Daniel Sutton, MD, MPH, Arthur McDowell, Cina Karodeh, Sophie Ann Jean-Felix, Rolanda Willacy, Robert
Wilson, MD. (July, 2017). Do attitudes and beliefs about total knee replacements among patients affect
willingness to undergo the procedure? Presented at: National Medical Association Annual Meeting;
Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Poster Presentations

o Daniel Sutton, MD, MPH, Basilia Nwankwo, MD, Moses Adebayo, MD, Rolanda Willacy, Cina Karodeh, Robert
Wilson, MD. (April, 2019). 30 Day Outcomes of Operative versus Non-operative management for Humeral
Diaphyseal Fractures in Patients with Concomitant Hip fractures. Poster presented at: Howard Research
Week; Washington, DC, USA.

o Ahmad Haj-Assaad, Rolanda Willacy, Robert Wilson, MD. (April, 2019). A Systematic Review of the
Histological and Molecular Changes in the Subacromial Bursa in Rotator Cuff Disease. Poster
presented at: Howard Research Week; Washington, DC, USA.

o Rolanda Willacy, Olubode A. Olufajo, MD, MPH, Jayson Esdaille, Hamza Raja, Robert Wilson, MD. (April, 2019).
The Role of BMI in Perioperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. Poster
presented at: Howard Research Week; Washington, DC, USA.

o Andrew Jeong, Arthur McDowell, Rolanda Willacy, Robert Wilson, MD. (April, 2019). Recurrent Pain in
Patient with Bilateral Scaphotrapezial Coalition in Radiocarpal Arthritis. Poster presented at: Howard
Research Week; Washington, DC, USA.

o Rolanda Willacy, Olubode A. Olufajo, MD, MPH, Jayson Esdaille, Hamza Raja, Robert Wilson, MD. (November,
2018). The Role of BMI in Perioperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Poster presented at: Movement is Life National Caucus on Arthritis and MSK Health Disparities; Washington,
DC, USA.
 o Daniel Sutton, MD, Arthur McDowell, Cina Karodeh, Sophie Ann Jean-Felix, Rolanda Willacy, Akini Moses,
Jayson Esdaille, Robert Wilson, MD. (November, 2018). Do attitudes and beliefs about total knee
replacements among patients affect willingness to undergo the procedure? Poster presented at:
American Medical Association Research Symposium; National Harbor, MD, USA.

o Ahmad Haj-Assaad, Rolanda Willacy, Robert Wilson, MD. (November, 2018). A Systematic Review of the
Histological and Molecular Changes in the Subacromial Bursa in Rotator Cuff Disease. Poster presented
at: Regional Medical Education Conference; Richmond, VA, USA.

o Ahmad Haj-Assaad, Rolanda Willacy, Robert Wilson, MD. (November, 2018). A Systematic Review of the
Histological and Molecular Changes in the Subacromial Bursa in Rotator Cuff Disease. Poster presented
at: 3rd Annual Excellence in Diversity (EiD) Symposium; Baltimore, MD, USA.

o Daniel Sutton, MD, MPH, Arthur McDowell, Cina Karodeh, Sophie Ann Jean-Felix, Rolanda Willacy, Robert
Wilson, MD. (November, 2017). Do attitudes and beliefs about total knee replacements among patients
affect willingness to undergo the procedure? Poster presented at: Movement is Life National Caucus on
Arthritis and MSK Health Disparities; Washington, DC, USA.

o Rolanda Willacy, Olubode A. Olufajo, MD, MPH, Jayson Esdaille, Hamza Raja, Robert Wilson, MD. (May, 2019).
The Role of BMI in Perioperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. Poster
presented at: Virgina Orthopaedic Society Meeting; Washington, DC, USA.

o Rolanda Willacy, Ibrahim Khaleel, Akini Moses, Babak Shokrani, MD, Robert Wilson, MD. (May, 2019). Glomus
Tumor in the Elbow: A Case Report and Review of Histopathological Findings. Poster presented at: Virgina
Orthopaedic Society Meeting; Washington, DC, USA.

o Andrew Jeong, Arthur McDowell, Rolanda Willacy, Robert Wilson, MD. (May, 2019). Recurrent Pain in
Patient with Bilateral Scaphotrapezial Coalition in Radiocarpal Arthritis. Poster presented at: Virgina
Orthopaedic Society Meeting; Washington, DC, USA.

o Rolanda Willacy, Olubode A. Olufajo, Jayson Esdaille, Hamza Raja, Robert Wilson, MD. (November, 2018). The
Role of BMI in Perioperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. Poster presented at:
Movement is Life National Caucus on Arthritis and MSK Health Disparities; Washington, DC, USA.

o Daniel Sutton, MD, MPH, Arthur McDowell, Cina Karodeh, Sophie Ann Jean-Felix, Rolanda Willacy, Akini Moses,
Jayson Esdaille, Robert Wilson, MD. (November, 2018). Do attitudes and beliefs about total knee
replacements among patients affect willingness to undergo the procedure? Poster presented at: American
Medical Association Research Symposium; National Harbor, MD, USA.

o Ahmad Haj-Assaad, Rolanda Willacy, Robert Wilson, MD. (November, 2018). A Systematic Review of the
Histological and Molecular Changes in the Subacromial Bursa in Rotator Cuff Disease. Poster presented
at: Regional Medical Education Conference; Richmond, VA, USA.

o Ahmad Haj-Assaad, Rolanda Willacy, Robert Wilson, MD. (November, 2018). A Systematic Review of the
Histological and Molecular Changes in the Subacromial Bursa in Rotator Cuff Disease. Poster presented
at: 3rd Annual Excellence in Diversity (EiD) Symposium; Baltimore, MD, USA.

o Daniel Sutton, Arthur McDowell, Cina Karodeh, Sophie Ann Jean-Felix, Rolanda Willacy, Robert Wilson, MD.
(November, 2017). Do attitudes and beliefs about total knee replacements among patients affect
willingness to undergo the procedure? Poster presented at: Movement is Life National Caucus on Arthritis
and MSK Health Disparities; Washington, DC, USA.

Children’s National Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington, DC- Research Fellowship
(2018-2019)

Studied the impact of sexual dimorphism on musculoskeletal health. Also, studied Patient-Reported Outcomes in
pediatric patients who underwent Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction. I shadowed in the clinics dedicated
to pediatric sports, hand and congenital disorders.

Peer-reviewed Publications/Book Chapters

o Laura Tosi, MD, Austin Gillies, Rolanda Willacy, Barbara Boyan, PhD. Sex and Gender Differences in Clinical
and Preclinical Studies. Orthopaedic Basic Science. Fifth edition. Philadelphia. Wolters Kluwer Health. 2020.

Projects in Progress

o Emily Niu, MD, Kaleb Friend, MD, Rolanda Willacy, Austin Gillies, Laura Tosi, MD. What can patient reported
outcomes ttell us about postoperative pain management following ACL reconstruction in pediatric
patients? In progress.

o Laura Tosi, MD, Rolanda Willacy, Austin Gillies. Fragility Fractures. AAOS. In progress.

Shriner’s For Children Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pasadena, CA

Peer-reviewed Publications/Book Chapters

o Meghan McCullough, MD, Rolanda Willacy, Marilan Luong, MPH, Joshua Abzug, MD, Selina Poon, MD. A Five
year Review of the Designated Leadership Positions of ASSH. Where Do Women Stand? Published: Journal
of Hand Surgery. (February 2021)

Presentations

o Meghan McCullough, MD, Rolanda Willacy, Marilan Luong, MPH, Joshua Abzug, MD, Selina Poon, MD. A Five
year Review of the Designated Leadership Positions of ASSH. Where Do Women Stand? Accepted by AAHS
(July 2019)

New York University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, NY.

I studied embolization rates in pelvic fractures and the correlation to postoperative outcomes. Subsequently, the
following year I additionally focused on the role of Injury Severity Score (ISS) in predicting outcomes.

Peer-reviewed Publications/Book Chapters

o Rolanda Willacy, Phillip Leucht, MD, Devan Mehta, Toni McLaurin, MD. Embolization Rates in Pelvic
Fractures and Correlation to Postoperative Outcomes. Journal of Student National Medical Association.
2016, Jul; 22(1):43-45.

Podium Presentations

o Rolanda Willacy, Phillip Leucht, MD, Devan Mehta, Toni McLaurin, MD. (July, 2017). The Role of Injury
Severity Score in Predicting Outcomes of Embolization Rates in Pelvic Fractures. Oral Presentation
presented at: National Medical Association Annual Meeting; Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Poster Presentations

o Rolanda Willacy, Phillip Leucht, MD, Devan Mehta, Toni McLaurin, MD. (July, 2017). The Role of Injury Severity
Score in Predicting Outcomes of Embolization Rates in Pelvic Fractures. Poster presented at: National
Medical Association Annual Meeting; Los Angeles, CA, USA.
VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES
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NYU Bellevue Hospital Center – Volunteer (June 2017)
o Conducted research on Injury Severity Scores in pelvic fractures
o Attended morning rounds and shadowed Orthopaedic trauma and Joint Replacement cases

Nth Dimensions Orthopaedic Summer Internship – NYU Bellevue Hospital Center (May 2016)
o Shadowed in the OR and Clinic
o Conducted research on Embolization Rates and Pelvic Fracture Outcomes

AAOS Office of Government Relations – Government Relations Intern (January 2016 – May
2016)
o Attended Hearings and Briefs on Capitol Hill
o Authored Advocacy Now Articles
o Senate Committee Concludes Medical Innovation Work (April 12, 2016)
o Task Force on Health Care Reform Releases Mission Statement (March 15, 2016)
o Precision Medicine Initiative Anniversary (March 15, 2016)
o Senate Finance on Examining the Opioid Epidemic (March 15, 2016)

Columbia University Couples Lab – Volunteer Research Assistant (2013-2014)

o Studied the effects of an electronic pillbox on medication adherence
o Interviewed patients receiving Allogeneic HSCT

Takin’ it 2 the Streets – Founder (2009-2013)

o Organized outreach activities within the Harlem community and collaborated with local businesses and
non-profits o Hosted an annual Block Party community event “SUMMERFEST”

Yale – Summer Medical Dental Education Program (June 2004 – August 2004)
o Intensive coursework in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Writing Skills
o Attended workshops on the Medical School Admissions Process

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES
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City College of New York – Program in Premedical Studies, Peer Advisor (2014-2015)
o Advised Pre-Medical Students and planned educational events
Kaplan Test Prep – Kaplan Campus Representative (2013 – 2015)
o Promoted Kaplan test prep resources to City College students
o Registered students for free Kaplan events

Mentoring in Medicine – Student Instructor (2014)

o Mentored Middle School and High School Students
o Administered examinations and program assessment tools

Capstone Companies – Resident Assistant (2006-2013)

o Planned and promoted interactive educational and social programming for residents
o Designed a building-wide Newsletter
o Assisted with move-in and move-out tasks
o Conducted tours and fulfilled administrative tasks
AWARDS AND ACADEMIC HONORS
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o 2022 JRGOS/Zimmer Biomet Grant Recipient
o June 2022 AAOS Resident Member of the Month
o Women Orthopaedist Global Outreach Scholarship (WOGO) – November 2019
o Nth Dimensions J. Robert Gladden Membership Scholarship Recipient – March 2018
o Student of the Year – Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Society – April 2019
o Nth Dimensions AAOS Medical Student Symposium Grant Award Recipient – March 2018
o Nth Dimensions J. Robert Gladden Membership Scholarship Recipient – March 2018
o William Randolph Hearst Scholarship (2016)
o Nth Dimensions Scholar (2016 – Present)
o Lois Pope Unsung Heroes Scholarship (2004-2009)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
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o SNMA – Howard University COM (July 2015 – Present)
o American Medical Association – Student Member (August 2018 – Present)
o J. Robert Gladden Society – Student Member (2018 – Present)
o American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Resident Member

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE/INTEREST SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

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Free Orthopaedic Clinic - Howard University Hospital (2023 - Present)
Founder
o Collaborated with New Freedman’s Clinic
o Developed to provide quality Orthopaedic care to the uninsured patients in Washington, DC
o Internship and volunteer opportunities provided for Medical and Undergraduate Students

OWH Research Symposium - Howard University Hospital (2022- Present)

Founder
o Created an Annual Research Symposium featuring student Research from various specialties
o Collaborated with various departments, Program Directors and Residents
o Recognized students for excellence in Research
o Symposium Featured in Howard University’s Publication, The Dig

Orthopaedic Programs Newsletter - HUCM (2022- Present)

Editorial Coordinator
o Edited the Monthly Newsletter
o Coordinated communication between Residency Programs and Medical Students for Interviews
o Provided feedback on New Articles
o Authored Feature Articles in the Orthopaedic Programs Newsletter

Orthopaedic Women of Howard – HUCM (2019- Present)

Founder
o Created student group to increase diversity in Orthopaedic Surgery
o Collaborated with Orthopaedic Surgery department to provide opportunities for mentorship
o Advise students applying to Orthopaedic Surgery
o Increased interest in Orthopaedic Surgery amongst Female Medical Students
o Successfully helped to match the most Women into Orthopaedics in 2023
o “Reducing Disparities in Healthcare: The Development of the Free Orthopaedic Clinic” (May 2023)
o “Professionalism and Interview Etiquette Tips” (December 2022)
o “2022 OWH Research Symposium Event Recap” (September 2022)

Women in Orthopaedics Dinner – HUCM (2017- Present)

Founder
 o Planned and scheduled 1st and 2nd Annual Women in Orthopaedics Dinner
o Recruited Medical Students interested in Orthopaedic Surgery
o Invited Attendings and Residents to presents to Medical Students
o Garnered sponsorship for the event
o Authored a Feature Articles in AAOS Now
o “Speakers Share Personal Experience and Advice at Second Annual Women in Orthopaedics Dinner (June
2019)
o “Honoring Women in Orthopaedics” (January 2018)

Orthopedic Surgery Interest Society – HUCM (July 2015 – Present)

Co-President 2017-2018
o Planned and schedule Interest society events such as the Women in Orthopaedics Dinner
o Coordinated volunteers for the organizational fair
Vice President of Research 2017-2018
o Coordinated research opportunities
o Nth Dimensions liaison for 1st year medical students
o Conducted two research meetings

Admissions Committee– HUCM (July 2015- July 2018)

Admissions Committee Representative
o Participated in Admissions Committee Meetings
o Assisted with Open House Events and Tours
o Conducted Annual Admissions Symposium for College and Career Pathways Highschool

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

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Singing, playing the piano, viola and cello, listening to live music