MPH, One Health / MA, Latin American Studies (Tucson Campus)
"Every day, I have been challenged by my peers and professors on subjects, systems and with community members that I had never know before. I am constantly stretching and adapting as we work to address the wicked problems of our world's health."
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Email:
raleighaddington@arizona.edu
Hometown:Eagle-Vail, Colorado
Prior Degree(s):B.A in Economics, Business and Spanish. Minor in English Literature in Spokane, WA at Whitworth University.
Before entering the program:I was a 3rd grade Literature teacher in Albuquerque, NM for the 2020-2021 school year and then lead foreign exchange programs in Costa Rica before starting at the UofA in August 2021
Why did you choose public health?I chose Public Health because it was the tool kit that I found to be of the greatest need to help people as I volunteered and traveled internationally.
Why did you choose MEZCOPH?The UofA as a whole had the dual degree program that I sought along with MEZCOPH, specifically, having the One Health Program which not only addresses the diverse issues of Public Health but allows me to learn that same base as I did not have a background in it prior to my time here.
Public health interests:Behavioral Health, Border Health, Environmental Health, Global Health, Health Disparities, Health of Women, Children and Families, Health Promotion, Infectious Disease, Planning and Evaluation, Public Health and Emergency Preparedness, Public Health Policy, Rural Health
Internship:Constantly changing but mainly focused on Zoonotic diseases, disaster preparedness, system adaptation and overall wellness of underserved populations and the language we use for health.
Interests/hobbies outside of school:All seasonal activities from scuba diving to snowboarding, going on adventures with friends, boardgames, arts and connecting to people.
Tip for future students:Ask questions, trust your gut and make time for what you want to do.
