Jaiden Singh graduated this Spring 2024 as a dual degree student with a BS in Public Health with an emphasis in Health Systems Theory and Practice, and a BA in Law with a minor in Spanish. Jaiden worked as an intern for the Pima County Health Department where he focused on health policy. The experience inspired him to pursue his law degree so he can promote effective health policies. Jaiden also contributed many volunteer hours inside and outside the university, and his success and service was recognized with the Outstanding Senior Award.
In addition to inspiring me to pursue the field of public health law and policy, the faculty at MEZCOPH has instilled certain values in me, like the importance of cultural competence and equity-centered practice, that will serve me well no matter where my career takes me.
Jaiden Singh
BS in Public Health with an emphasis in Health Systems Theory and Practice
BA in Law with a minor in Spanish
Jaiden Singh graduated this Spring 2024 as a dual degree student with a BS in Public Health with an emphasis in Health Systems Theory and Practice, and a BA in Law with a minor in Spanish. Jaiden worked as an intern for the Pima County Health Department (PCHD) where he focused on health policy and saw how policy impacts communities. He worked to track health policy legislation, draft memos, and write policy proposals to help the department better serve the community. The experience inspired him to pursue his law degree so he can promote effective health policies. Jaiden also contributed many volunteer hours inside and outside the university, and his impressive academic success alongside his service was recognized with the Outstanding Senior Award.
Jaiden’s internship at PCHD led to a full-time summer position with the Health Department. In his new role, Jaiden proposed a plan for expanding access to HIV prevention drugs like Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PREP), and his proposal was unanimously adopted by the Pima County Board of Supervisors!
In addition to Jaiden’s impressive academic performance, he has embraced public service and given more than 100 hours of volunteer service in the community! Jaiden has also been involved in several student organizations on campus, including serving as President of the Arizona Model United Nations.
Jaiden’s commitment to his two passions – public health and law and policy – and his ability to align those two fields, is truly inspiring and can be seen in his determination to support the health of communities by through the power of law and policy. He plans to continue his dedication to the field of public health law by attending law school after graduation.
Jaiden is grateful for his public health journey so far, and especially appreciates how the college helped him connect with the Tucson community beyond the classroom, and facilitated collaboration with organizations and people outside the university who have expanded his insight and abilities.
For this profile, we asked Jaiden about what he learned during his BS degree program at the Zuckerman College of Public Health, and what inspires him about public health work.
Q: Did you have a teacher or mentor who especially inspired you? How and why?
A: My junior year, I took Dr. Laura Gronewold’s Public Health Narratives course, which really opened my eyes to the breadth of public health as a field and how it has the power to impact every aspect of our lives. By introducing us to a variety of stories from diverse narrators in a variety of formats, and through her support as my honors thesis advisor, Dr. Gronewold has been immeasurably impactful on my public health education and career.
Q: What are some challenges or obstacles that you had to overcome in the process of your education in the college?
A: One of the biggest challenges I had early on at U of A was deciding what field I wanted to study. It took a couple semesters of exploring different classes, talking to students and professors, and researching careers before I landed exactly where I wanted to be! I encourage students to explore new things and find a path that really excites you. It will make the college experience so much more enjoyable! I am so grateful to have found public health, which did just that for me.
Q: How will your education and experience as a public health student influence your path forward?
A: In addition to inspiring me to pursue the field of public health law and policy, the faculty at MEZCOPH has instilled certain values in me, like the importance of cultural competence and equity-centered practice, that will serve me well no matter where my career takes me.
