Public Health Program Developer & Evaluator ǀ Social Justice Advocate ǀ International Developer in Latin America ǀ Painter & Muralist
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I was made for the field of Public Health.
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I’m a public health professional, a natural leader, an advocate for public policies that advance equity, an international traveler and community developer, an artist and a dog mom.
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My guiding principles are Patience, Empathy and Grace, attributes displayed by the women I admire, such as Maya Angelou, Michelle Kwan, and Mia Hamm. I strive to embody these principles in my professional and personal interactions, supported by my years of public service, professional development and experience in group facilitation.​
The six years I spent living in Colombia (Bogotá) and Honduras (Tegucigalpa) as a child inspired in me an affinity for Latine cultures. I became fluent in Spanish to converse more authentically and sought work alongside Hispanic communities to improve clean water access, sanitation behaviors, awareness of adolescent mental health issues, and more.
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I completed my Master’s degree in Public Health Behavior and Promotion at the University of Arizona in Tucson in May 2024, with an emphasis in program management and administration, and border health. This artsy and politically active town was my home for 10 years, defining my relationship with controversial topics such as public health, equity, immigration, harm reduction, teen pregnancy, and more. I found several opportunities to advance health equity in predominantly Hispanic communities, including with migrant farmworkers and asylum seekers.
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I’m now an Evaluation Fellow at the CDC working in viral hepatitis prevention, testing, and treatment with an emphasis on populations who are at risk of infection due to intravenous drug use (otherwise known as harm reduction). In this 2-year fellowship I aim to fortify my data science skills, multi-site program evaluation capabilities, reporting and data visualization abilities, and understanding of the federal government’s role in funding and supporting our national public health infrastructure.