Shariwa Oke

Shariwa was brought up in Phoenix, Arizona. She attended The University of Arizona, where she received her undergraduate degrees in Physiology and Nutrition, with minors in Spanish, studio art, and biochemistry. Passionate about the sciences, but equally about art, she stumbled upon the field of medical illustration during her second year of college.

Following graduation, Shariwa moved to Chicago to start her BVIS journey. As a first year student, she is excited to learn about new techniques and opportunities in the world of medical illustration and animation. She is especially excited about being introduced to new digital techniques including virtual reality.

In the future, Shariwa hopes to use her skills in this field to further patient education on various topics, especially nutrition. She is certain that her passion for nutrition, science in general, and art will lead her to an exciting and impactful career in the field of medical illustration.