There were many reasons that Temple Volleyball Alum ('97), Dr. Zenzile Johnson-Mendoza entered the field of medicine. However, the largest driver was mystery.
Johnson-Mendoza compared the medical profession to a mystery novel. "I love the mystery of science. It's like reading a great mystery novel. Throughout the entire book, you're picking up subtle clues that in the end, if you're astute enough, will be able to use to solve the mystery" she explained. "At the end of a 'science mystery' however, your answer is helping another person, perhaps even saving their life."
In addition to her love of solving challenges, Johnson-Mendoza points to her mother's guidance toward the field.