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Kaitlyn Johnke

Kaitlyn Johnke

MPH, Family and Child Health / MA, Latin American Studies (Tucson Campus)

"I liked my first year on campus so much that I wanted to extend my time at UArizona and MEZCOPH, and applied to the MPH Latin American Studies dual degree program. I found a community within the students and faculty and so many ways to get involved!"

  • Email:

    kjohnke@aarizona.edu

    Hometown:

    Oakland, CA

    Prior Degree(s):

    BS Anthropology and Geography, Concentration in International Development, Minor in Spanish

    Before entering the program:

    I spent two years between college and graduate school working and living in rural Senegal, Ecuador, and Sierra Leone.

    Why did you choose public health?

    While living in Ecuador I was given the opportunity to shadow MPH students working on their MPH practicum, working to decrease rates of diarrheal disease in rural indigenous communities. This was my first introduction to public health, and I realized an MPH degree would be the best way for me to apply my interest in international development and cross-cultural communication.

    Why did you choose MEZCOPH?

    The professors are approachable and from diverse backgrounds, and work on projects related to my interests, impacting underresourced populations in Tucson and around the world. The ambassadors I reached out to were also friendly and told me about the MEZCOPH student community.

    Public health interests:

    Behavioral Health, Border Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, Health Disparities, Health of Women, Children and Families, Hispanic Health, Nutrition & Diet, Planning and Evaluation, Rural Health

    Interests/hobbies outside of school:

    Hiking, biking, learning new languages, reading, exploring and learning about nature.

    Tip for future students:

    Get involved! There are tons of opportunities available in Tucson and through the University of Arizona.

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