Where did you complete your Undergraduate Studies?
University of Maryland College Park
What degree are you working toward?
Master of Public Health in Environmental Health
Why did you choose graduate school at IU Bloomington?
Community-centered research was an important consideration in my decision. I found that professors within the School of Public Health emphasized community-based participatory research by establishing equitable partnerships with local and international communities. It was important for me to join an institution that values community empowerment and applied research in transformative ways beyond the ivory tower.
What's been your favorite academic accomplishment since you've been here?
The flexibility and encouragement in pursuing and contributing to multiple research projects spanning the topics of teenage pregnancy, air quality, and environmental justice. Doing so has enabled me to dialogue with peers in other disciplines by joining groups such as the Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society (CRRES).
What do you enjoy most about life in Bloomington?
The availability of green spaces and parks within close proximity of campus. There is an engaging bike friendly community and a collective love and appreciation for hoops -- plenty of quality basketball courts to choose from!
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