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Hello! My name is Angie and I will be starting my second year of college as a Healthcare Studies major at the University of Texas at Dallas. I was born in Atlanta, GA but have lived in Dallas, TX since I was 4. As of right now, I am pursuing a PA career, although I don't have a speciality in mind just yet. However, I decided to apply for the Public Health pathway in SHPEP to keep an open mind on the variety of specialities healthcare has to offer. I would really like to dedicate my time in the future to helping healthcare become universally accessible, and to educate the Latinx community on how to overcome the areas we struggle with.

One fun fact about me is that I love attending concerts. Something about live music gives me goosebumps just thinking about it and I can't wait to attend one after the pandemic.

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Hi everyone , my name is Nkechi Odigwe and I just finished my Pre- Nursing in Highline College Des Moines in Washington state and hoping to get admission into the Nursing program proper. I am from Anambra state in Nigeria. A fun fact about me is that I love travelling, cooking and listening to Christian music. My interest in Public Health is that I belief that it has a lot to do with public health nutrition which is the field that I so much wish to know about more. Especially, because I come from a country where a lot of malnutrition are in the communities and seeking ways to overcome it. I am looking forward to learn a lot of things from this program.

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Hi! My name is Olivia and I am a second year student at the University of Washington, majoring in Public Health-Global Health: Nutritional Sciences. I am originally from Indiana but moved to Washington around middle school. I am really interested in public health because I feel like it intertwines so many aspects of our lives, and I am hoping to one day conduct research related to nutrition inequities by geography and race. Additional to this, I am super passionate about nutrition, so I am interested in working in a clinical setting within the nutrition field.
Some of my interests include running,  going to concerts, movies, and baking!
I am super excited to get to know more of you throughout the summer:)

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Hi everyone!! My name is Michelle Stjuste and I am from Miami, Florida. I am currently an uprising Junior at the University of Miami majoring in Public Health with a minor in Psychology. I am really interested in Public Health because I believe that there are communities out there that need individuals in healthcare to really care and improve their healthcare system.
A few fun-facts about me:
-My favorite color is green
-My zodiac sign is Sagittarius, meaning I am very honest, intellectual, and spontaneous.
-I love going to the beach :))

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Hello! My name is Kenya Ochoa. I am a second year Biophysics major at UCLA. I hope to minor in Global Health. I am from Visalia, CA! I am currently a pre-medical student and wish to become a radiologist in the future as well as a healthcare administrator. I am interested in conducting research about racial and socioeconomic inequities in the healthcare system and would like to eventually earn a masters in public health to further my knowledge in these areas so that I can improve the public health issues within my rural hometown community.

Some fun facts about me are that I am a member of the UCLA Sailing team, I love to bake gluten free desserts, I love rollercoasters, and my favorite place on earth so far is Capri, Italy.

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Hi folks, it is my pleasure to see you all here! I work for the SPH and get to support this pathway. Other work I do for the school is broadly defined as supporting students' success. My favorite annual events are New Student Welcome (everyone is excited & full of potential) and Graduation (everyone is so proud & accomplished). And I enjoy getting to know and work with students in all the stages in between.

Other interests include being active, travels with my husband and nagging  chatting with my daughter who lives on the east coast via facetime. I am also training to be a certified mediator, so don't be surprised if you hear my say "tell me more about that..."

Hey, representation matters! My name is Juanita, but I don't identify as Latina and I want to be upfront about that, because sometimes people wonder. My mom is from Panama is the short answer for how I got that name. I identify as Black and am from the east coast, but have lived in Seattle for over 25 years.

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Hello Everyone! My name is Alvine (Alveen) and I am a recent graduate from the University of Washington. I am also a first-generation Cameroonian-American and I live in Redmond Washington.

During my time at UW, I majored in Medical Anthropology and Global Health and I have a strong passion for reproductive health, especially for Black women. For my gap year(s) I'll be working as a research coordinator for two labs at UW studying: (1) ovarian cancer and (2) endometrial cancer as it pertains to Black women.

I am so excited to meet you all this summer. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or just want to talk.

Fun facts:
1. I love to cook (more like I love to eat)
2. My goal is to visit every African country by 50
3. I am teaching myself to paint/draw realistically

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hi everyone! kumusta! my name is Victoria and I'll be working with you on the public health pathway. I was born and raised in the Philippine Is.  I identify as queer and live in Seattle on Duwamish Territory. I serve as assistant dean of equity, diversity & inclusion in the school of public health.  I've been with sph for 3 years and with the UW for 30 years (mostly Med School).  I have had the amazing opportunity of working with SHPEP since 1990!  Welcome to the SHPEP family! My degrees are all in education and I also teach in the Masters in Health Admin program.   Personally, my partner's name is Alma, I have three children and I am the oldest of 6. I am learning how to be an abolitionist, undo white supremacy culture and create a cadre of public health warriors who will take us to universal health care and health excellence. Oh yeah if it means anything to you -  Im a Sagittarius, my moon is in Scorpio, my descending is in Leo and my ascending in Taurus (according to my daughter Jamila) Welcome! :-)

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Hi Friends! My name is rukie, and I am staff supporting the Public Health Pathway session. I am very excited to meet our lovely cohort!!

I've worked in SPH for 2.5 years, and do a combination of student leadership development, anti-racism training, and affinity group facilitation for our School.

I received a BA in Gender, Women & Sexuality studies, and BA in Anthropology from UW in 2013, and my MA in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga in 2020.

Fun facts: I am adopted from India, I identify at queer, I love sewing and crafty things. I enjoy learning about and practicing somatic wellness. Also a wannabe astrology/tarot nerd. :)

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Hello Everyone! My name is Ekua-Yaaba Monkah (she/her), feel free to call me Ekua (Ayy-koo-uh)! I will be one of your TAs for population health this summer!  I'm a first-generation Ghanaian-American living in SeaTac, Washington. I love how expansive the public health field is. My desire is to improve health equity for black women locally and abroad.
FuN FAcTS!
1. My graduation gift to myself will be going skydiving! Want to Join me!?
2. I’m really passionate about my health and self care, so I enjoy meditation and journaling in the morning
3. My zodiac sign is a Libra, meaning I’m a natural pacemaker, a great listener, yet also very indecisive!

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Hello My name is Melanie and I am from Mountlake Terrace, WA. I just finished my first year at the University of Washington where I want to major in Public Health. I want to work  in the healthcare system and help underrepresented groups. I'm exited to meet you all!
A few fun facts are that I enjoy watching movies and love to cook. I've been trying to cook some new recipes!

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Hi! My name is Michaela, and I am from Prince Frederick in Southern Maryland. I am a student at the University of Maryland where I study General Biology with a minor in International Development. I hope to work in heath policy where I can increase health literacy in disadvantaged communities and equity in the U.S. healthcare system.
Some fun facts about me are that I am currently trying to learn the guitar, and I whole heartedly believe waffles will always be better than pancakes. I'm excited to meet everyone!

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Hello everyone! My name is Natalie Suaste and I am from Jerome, Idaho. I just finish my first year at the University of Idaho were I am majoring in Psychology with a minor in Spanish. I’m really interested in combining Public health with Psychology in order to better serve the Latinx community. Can’t wait to meet all of you!
- I’ve seen one of the world wonders
- I am the middle child

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- I grew up in Moses Lake, WA but have lived in Seattle , WA for a long time. I have always been interested in health care and service to the underrepresented.
- I am the director of the UW SHPEP.
-I have 3 dogs0-Kenobi, Sola and Luna, and love the outdoors.
-I can't wait to meet all of you!