Krrisha Patel has been named the 2025 recipient of the Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship for her outstanding commitment to community service, public health, and inclusive innovation.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT—Check City is proud to announce Krrisha Patel as the winner of the 2025 Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship. The award was created to honor the late founder of Check City and recognize students who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to community service.
Krrisha, a passionate student and aspiring bioengineer, has spent the last several years dedicating her time and talents to addressing critical issues related to body image, mental health, healthcare inequality, and inclusive innovation in bioengineering and telehealth.
One of Krrisha’s most impactful contributions began with her involvement in Harvard’s STRIPED Initiative, where she worked alongside researchers, legal experts, and healthcare professionals to combat the dangers of diet pills and unhealthy body image. Her work contributed to state legislation that prohibits the sale of diet pills to minors and spread positive body image messages through social media.
Motivated by the experiences of teammates struggling with eating disorders, Krrisha founded MetaHealth, a community-based organization that offers cooking and nutrition workshops to promote positive body image and healthy eating habits. Through MetaHealth, Krrisha helped create a safe and inclusive space for individuals of all backgrounds to discuss wellness, self-image, and culture.
Krrisha went on to join the Institute for Healing & Justice in Medicine, where she focused on dismantling race- and gender-based biases in patient care. Inspired by the personal stories of her grandmother and others in her community, Krrisha worked on research initiatives that analyzed how racial and gender identities influence the diagnosis and treatment of diseases like kidney disorders. She also helped lead community-based interventions in partnership with Nigerian officials to address public health crises like Typhoid fever through education, outreach, and screening programs.
In addition to policy and research work, Krrisha has shown remarkable skill in technological innovation for health equity. During her internship with IPMD Inc., she helped develop a telemedicine platform that integrates emotional AI to improve remote care, especially for underserved communities. She's currently exploring ways to enhance this work with wearable sensors, inclusive design principles, and bioengineering solutions tailored to diverse populations.
Across Krrisha’s broad range of service work, Krrisha’s approach is marked by collaboration and inclusivity. Whether mentoring students, working with lawmakers, or creating new health technologies, she is driven by a mission to make wellness and care accessible for everyone.
“Krrisha embodies the spirit of the Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship,” said the selection committee. “Her community service efforts go beyond volunteerism—they reflect an ongoing, self-motivated commitment to making a broad impact on the world by lifting others and reshaping systems to be more inclusive and just.”
As the 2025 recipient, Krrisha will receive scholarship funds to help support her academic journey. She plans to continue studying bioengineering, where she hopes to lead the next generation of health innovations that prioritize diversity, equity, and accessibility from the start.
Krrisha’s work is a powerful reminder that service is not just about giving back—it’s about moving forward, together.
