Hailey Palas Talent Acquisition Assistant
At Prodigy Executive Search, I support research and backend operations. Through this work, I’ve learned that career decisions are deeply personal and that they’re shaped by someone’s goals, personality, and values. Even though my path is ultimately in medicine, this experience has helped me develop trust-building skills that I know will be vital as a future physician.
I am currently studying Premed Biology at West Virginia University with plans to attend medical school and specialize in pediatric rheumatology. On campus, I stay active through the Premed Club and Mortar Board Honors Society, and I serve as a teaching assistant. I also volunteer with the Arthritis Foundation, which has reinforced my interest in caring for children with autoimmune disorders.
In addition to my coursework, I conduct regeneration research in the Arnold Lab using planarian flatworms. Outside of academics and interning, I enjoy traveling, exploring new coffee shops, watching movies with my family, and spending time with friends.