Undergraduate: Middlebury College (2018)
About me: As an undergraduate political science major and global health minor, I sought opportunities to gain different perspectives on health systems and health policy. I spent a semester in nursing school in Chile, which provided unique insights into the ways political and cultural factors shape care delivery. Learning within the context of the Chilean primary care system helped me reflect on some of the strengths and weaknesses of healthcare delivery in the US, and I focused my senior thesis research on the political factors that influence preventive care in the US and Chile. These experiences furthered my interest in local and global health equity and chronic disease prevention and management. I look forward to learning from my peers in the WMP and from global health professionals to develop the skills needed to work towards sustainable, community-driven improvement in health systems and outcomes.