Why do you care about public health? “I grew up in India. While in dental school, my grandmother’s health deteriorated due to gastrointestinal issues. After some tests and consultations with specialists we came to know that the reason was her teeth. She had lost her teeth at an early age and was wearing dentures forContinue reading “Dr. Apurva Dabak, BDS, MPH”
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Marissa McKool, MPH
What is your favorite public health experience and why? “My favorite public health experience is coaching public health students and professionals who are experiencing overwhelm, burnout, and stress and helping them regain their time in order to prioritize and experience more rest and joy in their lives again.” What is your proudest public health momentContinue reading “Marissa McKool, MPH”
Arletha Murray, MPH
What is your favorite public health experience and why? “I was blessed to have been chosen to support the San Francisco FBO (Faith Based Organization) community as they fought against COVID exposures at their local organizations. I helped to ensure they received prevention support and were aware of the ever changing guidance and policies impactingContinue reading “Arletha Murray, MPH”
Erika
What is your favorite public health experience and why? “My favorite public health experience has been working with Roots Community Health Center in the South Bay with the COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites. I enjoyed the opportunity to help my community and I even got a chance to practice my Spanish from time to time!”Continue reading “Erika”
Laarni San Juan, RN, PHN, MPH
What is your favorite public health experience and why? “I truly enjoy being out in the community with families and children. Listening to their stories and how they live life is a window for me to learn about how communities thrive, survive, maintain, and access their livelihood. What I directly learn is beyond the textbooksContinue reading “Laarni San Juan, RN, PHN, MPH”
Tejal Patel, BSN, RN, PHN
What is your proudest public health moment and why? “Working as a COVID-19 Community Response RN at a mass vaccination site where I administered the vaccine and educated community members. I am proud of this moment because it was a moment that made history and it was amazing to be a part of it.” WhyContinue reading “Tejal Patel, BSN, RN, PHN”
Kritica Joshi
What is your favorite public health experience and why? “I had the honor of volunteering and serving at a Community Health Center in East Oakland. What started as an opportunity to gain insight into primary care, became an experience that changed the trajectory of my life. The Wellness Center at East Oakland is the epitomeContinue reading “Kritica Joshi”
Kathy Reyes
What is your favorite public health experience and why? “In 2018, I attended the American Public Health Association annual conference. I presented a community assessment project examining local impacts of an anti-immigrant political climate. This was a favorite experience of mine because it cemented a passion for public health and inspired me to see aContinue reading “Kathy Reyes”
Erin Hubbard
What is your favorite public health experience and why? “My favorite public health experience is not a single event, but rather a culmination of work on a smoking cessation study for adults with serious mental illness. The opportunity to be involved and witness the strength and determination of participants who are facing challenges, including butContinue reading “Erin Hubbard”
Nishita Matangi, MPH
What is your public health story? “I “discovered” public health when I transferred to Santa Clara University from De Anza College and was planning for a pre-health track. I took a few classes and fell in love with the people and community focus of the field. During my internship I realized this was what IContinue reading “Nishita Matangi, MPH”
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