Qiaomin is from China, where she attended college before moving to the U.S. in 2019. During the coronavirus pandemic, Qiaomin lost her part-time job and her grandfather was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Being the only family member to speak any English, she took on the role of translator for her grandfather during his medical appointments. Qiaomin was unsure of her ability to take on this role due to her limited ability to speak English, but knew she had to be there for her grandfather. It was this experience that led her to decide she wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. In May 2024 Qiaomin graduated with her Associates degree in Medical Radiography from Bunker Hill Community College. Qiaomin plans to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Exam in June 2024 and will begin working at Brigham and Woman’s Hospital in August.