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Graduating Student Spotlights

  • Christina Cabading, MPH ‘25

    Social and Behavioral Sciences

    Coming from a rural, medically underserved community in California’s Central Valley, my path to public health is deeply rooted in lived experience. Having undergone multiple heart surgeries and hospitalizations, I witnessed the barriers marginalized communities face in accessing care – often relying on my mom as my fiercest advocate. Her unwavering support inspired me to become an advocate for others, working to increase health literacy and access in under-resourced communities...

  • Jessica Shi, MS ‘25

    Biostatistics

    Teaching has always been a passion, a source of inspiration, and a way to renew my energy. During my two years at YSPH, I have had the privilege of serving as a teaching fellow for three professors across five courses, supporting more than 400 students. Alongside them, I grew, learned, and deepened my commitment to education and mentorship. In addition, working with Dr. Xin Zhou, assistant professor of biostatistics, on my master’s thesis solidified my passion for applied research...

  • Chantelle Pereira, MS ‘25

    Chronic Disease Epidemiology

    Two weeks post-surgery for endometriosis, I arrived in the U.S. alone, in a wheelchair, and 10,000 miles from home, fueled by purpose to better understand this chronic disease. What began as a personal struggle has become a mission: to advance innovation in the field. As a Quad Fellow representing Australia and Yale, I walked the halls of the White House and the U.S. Department of State, bringing the voice of 1 in 10 people globally diagnosed with endometriosis to conversations on STEM and health equity...

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