Jennifer Bonilla-Cartagena
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States
Degree(s): BA, International Development Studies minor in Global Health University of California, Los Angeles, 2018
Global health experience:
- Experienced Health Coordinator with a background in management, community health education, and clinical research
- Provided patient centered diabetes care and health education to unhoused communities in Skid Row and East Los Angeles
- Served as a Peace Corps Community Health Educator in Paraguay and interned with a UC Davis International Global Health pediatric program in La Paz, Bolivia
Global health interests:
Preventive care, health education, social determinants of health, immigrant health, child health, health equity, healthcare access, underserved and marginalized communities
Hamid Bronner
he/him/his
Country of Origin: Iran/USA
Degree(s): BA, Anthropology, San Francisco State University, 2021
Global health experience:
- Ethnographic research
- Digital research
Global health interests:
Infectious and Chronic Diseases, Qualitative Research, Public Information and Media
Emily Chapman
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States of America
Degree(s): BA, Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments (Public Health, Sociology and Biology), San Diego State University, 2025
Global health experience:
- Led service learning trips and mobile clinics across Peru, Ecuador, and Mexico, gaining hands on clinical experience and fostering understanding of global health and medicine
- Conducted research at SDSU on persistent pollutants, including offshore DDT+ contamination and thirdhand smoke, to assess environmental and human health risks
- Supported county influenza and COVID 19 vaccination clinics, assisting with clinic operations, patient flow, and resource distribution to expand vaccine access
Global health interests:
Sexual and Reproductive Health, Environmental Impacts on Population Health, Health Policy
Jane Cai
Shobna Devi
Country of Origin: Fiji
Degree(s): BS, Nursing, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, 2016
Global health experience:
- Provided critical NICU care to vulnerable newborns in an underserved community
- Advocated for culturally responsive care tailored to diverse family backgrounds
- Supported families facing language barriers to promote informed involvement in their infant’s care
Global health interests:
Maternal and Child Health, HIV Prevention, Prenatal Care Access, Farmworker Health, Health Education
Haley Fredricks
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States
Degree(s): BS, Human Biology and Society, University of California, Los Angeles, 2023
Global health experience:
- Developed and managed foundation partnerships to fund global cancer health equity programs, including a women’s cervical cancer screening initiative in Nepal
- Conducted qualitative research on cancer patient and caregiver needs to identify opportunities for improving support throughout the treatment journey
- Supported case management for vulnerable refugees and asylees, connecting clients to health and social services and coordinating community health and wellness programs
Global health interests:
Women’s Health, Noncommunicable Diseases, Community Health Promotion and Education
Madison Fang
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States of America
Degree(s): BS, Health Sciences, California Northstate University, 2025
Global health experience:
- Advocated for community engagement in Mirasol Village, a food desert community, by promoting a community garden and educating residents on using fresh produce through simple, accessible recipes
- Engaged in community outreach by distributing essential supplies such as food, water, and hygiene kits to unhoused individuals in the Sacramento area
Global health interests:
Food insecurity, Chronic disease prevention, Health equity
Rachel Gonzalez
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States
Degree(s): BA, Psychology, Loyola Marymount University, 2026
Global health experience:
- Shadowed physicians and gained hands on clinical experience in Mexico
- Developed cultural competency and patient interaction skills
- Strengthened medical Spanish skills while working in a clinical setting
Global health interests:
Child Health, Health Equity in Marginalized Communities, Mental and Physical Health, Health Promotion and Education
Molly Grazioso
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States of America
Degree(s): BA, Spanish and Global Health, Middlebury College, 2024
Global health experience:
- Supported patient centered dermatologic care as a medical assistant across three San Francisco clinics
- Translated emerging diabetes and obesity research into insights for clinicians and industry, while supporting professional development initiatives for women in diabetes
- Supported maternal health programs and provided Spanish medical interpretation at community health centers and free clinics in Vermont and New York
Global health interests:
Maternal and Child Health, Health Systems Strengthening, Global Health Financing
Shuchi Gupta
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: India
Degree(s): BPharm, Pharmacy, Panjab University, India, 2001; PhD, Medicinal Chemistry, University of Toledo, Ohio, 2005
Global health experience:
- Led pharmacy operations for over a decade, expanding medication access, supporting immunization programs, and training pharmacy staff
- Guided governance, fundraising, and strategic planning for a youth focused nonprofit supporting education, wellness, and mental health outcomes
- Conducted research on novel antibiotic compounds and published peer reviewed scientific papers
Global health interests:
Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health, Access to Essential Medicines, Healthcare Delivery in Resource Limited Settings, Maternal and Child Health
Ruiyu Huang
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: China
Degree(s): BA, Chinese Language and Literature (Normal), Hangzhou Normal University, 2023
Global health experience:
- Supported neurodiverse children in China and the U.S. through behavioral data collection and ABA based interventions
- Conducted community based elder care research in Hangzhou and co designed an app to improve communication among elders, families, and service providers
- Provided remote educational support for children of frontline healthcare workers during the COVID 19 pandemic
Global health interests:
Health Data Science, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Healthy Aging, Digital Health
An Huynh
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: Vietnam
Degree(s): BS, Human Biology, University of California, Irvine, 2022
Global health experience:
- Developed evidence based recommendations for UNICEF fundraising and Sustainable Development Goal implementation by analyzing health needs in underserved African countries
- Managed clinical operations and coordinated patient care and retinal procedures for underserved East Bay communities as a lead ophthalmic technician
- Evaluated research on COVID 19 therapies to support evidence based acupuncture treatment recommendations for broader public use
Global health interests:
Health Equity, Mental Health Promotion in Immigrant and Underserved Populations, Noncommunicable Diseases
Vivek Kanchi
he/him/his
Country of Origin: United States
Degree(s): BS, Biological Sciences, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2024
Global health experience:
- Document comprehensive orthopedic patient encounters, including histories, examinations, imaging findings, procedures, and treatment plans
- Supported mobile street medicine clinics serving individuals experiencing homelessness in Santa Barbara and promoting continuity of care
- Worked alongside volunteer physicians at a free clinic serving uninsured and underinsured communities in Ventura County
Global health interests:
Global Neurologic Health, Health Equity and Healthcare Access, Refugee and Migrant Health, Communicable Disease Prevention
Isabella Kaplun
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States
Degree(s): BS, Biology: Physiology, University of Washington, Seattle, 2026
Global health experience:
- Volunteered in community health education programs across underserved communities in Eastern Europe, promoting preventive care and healthy lifestyles
- Collaborated with local healthcare providers during mission trips to support outreach clinics serving vulnerable populations
- Conducted research on social determinants of health and health disparities to inform interventions aimed at improving global health outcomes
Global health interests:
Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health, Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Maternal and Child Health in Underserved Populations
Rachitha Kumar
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States of America
Degree(s): BS, Biology, Haverford College, 2026
Global health experience:
- Developed health education resources on nutrition, sexual health, maternal and child health, and hepatitis C for newly arrived immigrants in Philadelphia
- Supported African and Caribbean immigrant and refugee communities as a medical assistant at a free clinic
- Helped provide accessible care to non English speaking, undocumented, and uninsured patients
Global health interests:
Health Education and Community Partnerships, Comparative Health Systems, Maternal and Child Health
Fiona Lau
She/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States of America
Degree(s): BS, Genetics, University of California, Irvine, 2026
Global health experience:
- Engaged in community health initiatives by promoting nutrition literacy and healthy lifestyle behaviors among elementary school students and addressing food insecurity through food assistance programs in the Bay Area and Orange County
- Conducted research optimizing gene therapy strategies for the treatment of neuromuscular diseases, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy
- Supported diverse geriatric populations across hospital and skilled nursing settings through assistance with activities of daily living
Global health interests:
Vaccines and Immunization, Metabolic Disease Prevention, Immigrant and Refugee Health
Aneet Mangat
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States of America
Degree(s): BS, Neurobiology, University of California, San Diego, 2025
Global health experience:
- Supported patient care in physical therapy and hand surgery clinics through medical scribing and individualized care planning
- Conducted clinical and laboratory research on brain health outcomes related to HIV/AIDS exposure and eating disorders
- Provided free health screenings and vital checks to older adults and unhoused or underinsured communities in San Diego
Global health interests:
Women’s Health, Maternal and Reproductive Health in Underserved Populations, Social Determinants of Health
Anika Nayak
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: India
Degree(s): BA, Anthropology modified with Sociology, Dartmouth College, 2025
Global health experience:
- Cofounded a community health nonprofit in Udupi, India, supporting ASHA workers with financial and educational resources
- Explored the moral economy of cancer care and the role of medical technologies through ethnographic research in an oncology clinic in Bangalore, India
- Analyzed cross cultural epidemiological data to examine relationships among mind body practices, sleep, chronic pain, mental health, stress, and inflammation
Global health interests:
Maternal and Child Health, Clinical Decision Making in Underserved Populations, Community Driven Preventive Health Interventions
Bhavya Patnaik
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States of America
Degree(s): BS, Cell and Molecular Biology, San Francisco State University, 2025
Global health experience:
- Volunteered at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital’s Richard Fine People’s Clinic, supporting diverse patient populations with limited access to care
- Assisted in patient education and clinical support at Bay Area Obstetrics and Gynecology, focusing on prenatal and women’s health care
- Tutored students with learning differences, promoting equitable access to science education in underrepresented communities
Global health interests:
Maternal-fetal medicine and advanced maternal age pregnancies, Women’s health equity and access to reproductive care, Policy implementation to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes
Rachel Prosser
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States of America
Degree(s): BS, Biology, University of San Francisco, 2018
Global health experience:
- Extensive clinical experience across trauma and general surgery and adult and pediatric dermatology
- Collaborated with trauma surgery and critical care teams at ZSFG to improve follow up care for patients with traumatic injuries
- Co developed the Acute Care Surgery Clinic at UCSF Parnassus, supporting complex multidisciplinary cases across UCSF sites and ZSFG
Global health interests:
Perioperative Safety and Longitudinal Care, Global Health Partnerships, Culturally Responsive Program Development and Sustainability
Saachi Rao
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States
Degree(s): BS, Biological Sciences, University of California, Irvine, 2025
Global health experience:
- Facilitated fertility care for diverse patient populations by coordinating treatment navigation and addressing barriers to reproductive healthcare access
- Supported clinical research on electroacupuncture as an integrative treatment for hypertension through patient recruitment, data management, and research dissemination
- Helped transform a neglected neighborhood landfill in Bangalore into a community space through cleanup efforts, fundraising, and community engagement
Global health interests:
Chronic Disease Management, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Mental Health
Eric Randall
he/him/his
Country of Origin: United States of America
Degree(s): BS, Kinesiology, University of San Francisco, 2018; MS, Kinesiology, San Francisco State University, 2024
Global health experience:
- Founder of Pull Yourself Up, a nonprofit advocating for outdoor fitness equipment in underserved communities
- Owner of Route Fitness gym, with over 15 years of experience promoting physical activity, mental health, and chronic disease prevention among diverse populations
- Developed a community-engaged advocacy framework for implementing outdoor fitness equipment in low-income neighborhoods—addressing policy engagement, evidence gathering, and impact evaluation.
- Published research in Current Sports Medicine Reports on outdoor fitness equipment and drug overdose prevention; appointed to San Francisco’s Park and Recreation Advisory Committee to advance health equity
Global health interests:
Health equity, Physical activity promotion, Substance use prevention
Thea Rimestad
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: Norway
Degree(s): BSW, Social Work, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, 2025
Global health experience:
- Examined the impact of stigma, social support, and structural barriers on HIV care access and psychosocial wellbeing among young adults in Kampala, Uganda
- Led a fundraising initiative supporting educational access for vulnerable children in Kampala, recognizing education as a key social determinant of health
- Supported community based health promotion and child protection efforts for vulnerable children and youth in Bangalore, India
Global health interests:
Health Equity, Women’s Health and Reproductive Justice, Social Determinants of Health
Tonantzin Rodríguez Cerón
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: Mexico, United States of America
Degree(s): BA, Interdisciplinary Studies, University of California, Berkeley, 2023
Global health experience:
- Developed, taught, and publicized Spanish language CDC materials with the most up-to-date information to community health workers in collaboration with the national Juntos Si Podemos Campaign and other partners to increase COVID-19 vaccine awareness and benefits in the Latino community
- Conducted culturally and linguistically tailored community outreach at local events, disseminating cancer awareness information and engaging individuals in educational activities to promote early detection and prevention
- Collaborated with a SFUSD elementary school teacher to create Spanish/ English bilingual science lessons for Spanish speaking, new arrival immigrant children
Global health interests:
Healthcare access and equity, Working with underserved and immigrant communities, Global orthopedics
Karely Kiki Rosales
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States of America
Degree(s): BA, Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of California, Berkeley, 2024
Global health experience:
- Investigated pesticide exposure among Hispanic migrant farmworker communities in California’s Central Valley and the role of state regulatory agencies
- Analyzed the effects of NGO and government programs on low income and migrant communities, particularly infants and adolescents, in the occupied Palestinian territory
- Coordinated health services for Medi Cal members in the San Fernando Valley, helping individuals navigate healthcare systems and address social determinants of health
Global health interests:
Healthcare Access and Equity in Marginalized Populations, Community Based Healthcare, Health Systems and Policy
Wendy Sani
Country of Origin: Cameroon
Degree(s): B.Eng., Biomedical Engineering, All Nations University, Ghana, 2024
Global health experience:
- Co designed biomedical equipment using UV light to sterilize medical instruments and strengthen care delivery in low resource settings
- Founded and led CASHonCampus!, providing legal and psychological support and educational outreach for students facing sexual harassment across Ghana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Mauritius
- Advocated for people with Down syndrome in Cameroon through awareness campaigns, educational events, and community engagement
Global health interests:
Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health, Postpartum Mental Health, Healthcare Access and Equity, Digital Storytelling for Global Health
Anish Shekar
he/him/his
Country of Origin: United States
Degree(s): BA Biology
Global health experience:
- Led programs with Fountain of Hope NGO Malawi focused on youth empowerment, adult literacy, and health education, reaching more than 10,000 people
- Developed community based research initiatives in Malawi addressing healthcare access, poverty, HIV education, sustainable agriculture, and gender based violence, contributing to programs supporting nearly 1,000 farmers
- Managed educational and health initiatives with Literacy Aid Uganda, serving more than 25,000 people and building partnerships to expand scholarship and literacy programs
Global health interests:
Immigrant Health, Mental Health, Health Education
Harman Sidhu
he/him/his
Country of Origin: United States
Degree(s): BA, Asian-American Diaspora Studies, University of California, Berkeley, 2026
Global health experience:
- Led voter registration and community outreach initiatives engaging underrepresented South Asian communities
- Mobilized student coalitions to advocate for faculty labor rights, resources, and representation for marginalized groups
- Completed mixed methods research on alcohol use disorders within the Punjabi American community
Global health interests:
Health Equity, Substance Use Prevention and Treatment, Social Determinants of Health, Underserved Communities
Neha Sivaraman
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States
Degree(s): BS, Nutrition and Metabolic Biology, University of California, Berkeley, 2026
Global health experience:
- Promoted menstrual health awareness in underserved communities across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka through research at UC Berkeley
- Collaborated with a health advocacy organization in Mexico to examine the cultural and health impacts of trans fat consumption
- Co authored a research review, policy brief, and bilingual educational materials to raise awareness about limiting trans fat in food
Global health interests:
Metabolic Health in South Asian Communities, Social Determinants of Health
Divya Sundar
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States of America
Degree(s): BS, Biology, University of Utah, 2026
Global health experience:
- Examined obstructive sleep apnea and CPAP adherence among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander patients, focusing on structural barriers and health disparities
- Supported cardiovascular disease prevention among Utah’s South Asian community through health screenings, culturally responsive education, and lifestyle counseling
- Addressed social determinants of health for pediatric patients and families as a Health Navigator, connecting families with community resources, coordinating follow up care, and mentoring student navigators
Global health interests:
Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health, Chronic Disease Prevention and Noncommunicable Diseases, Community Engaged and Culturally Responsive Healthcare
Marie-Madeleine Touré
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: Côte d’Ivoire
Degree(s): BS, Public Health, San Francisco State University, 2025
Global health experience:
- Support ENT physicians and multidisciplinary teams with patient care, clinical procedures, patient education, and care coordination
- Developed patient satisfaction surveys and health education materials for maternal, child, and adolescent health programs while supporting community outreach and health promotion
- Promoted the role of Promotores in connecting communities with health systems through presentations, wellness workshops, outreach, and public health programming
Global health interests:
Global Health Equity, Healthcare Access and Health Education for Underserved Communities, Reproductive Health
Zoe Venable
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States
Degree(s): BA, Anthropology, New York University, New York, 2022
Global health experience:
- Supported dermatologic surgery and Mohs procedures at UCSF while providing patient centered care and education to diverse patient populations
- Delivered emergency medical care to displaced Venezuelan migrants seeking asylum and unhoused communities in New York City, including wound care, infectious disease counseling, and triage
- Explored the biochemical mechanisms, risk factors, affected populations, and treatment of gout through a scholarly research project
Global health interests:
Healthcare Access and Innovation in Low Resource Settings, Type 2 Diabetes and Workplace Trauma, Underserved and Immigrant Health
Elise Vilrokx-Beysen
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States of America
Degree(s): BS, Public Health, San Diego State University
Global health experience:
- Collaborated on a patient survey examining how health system disruptions affect access to parenteral nutrition and patient outcomes
- Led the planning and execution of a campus blood drive in collaboration with the American Red Cross
Global health interests:
Mental Health, Substance Use Prevention, Health Promotion
J. Selena Wood
she/her/hers
Country of Origin: United States of America
Degree(s): B.A., Biology, University of Southern California, 2010
Global health experience:
- Served as Program Manager for Environmental Justice non-profit, Bayview Hunters Point Community Advocates, in San Francisco, training Peer Health Ambassadors of unhoused residents, to become community health workers, connecting the unhoused community with healthcare resources, Covid-19 testing and access to immunizations
- Facilitated Highland Hospital’s multilingual Patient Advisory Council in Oakland, composed of Spanish, Iu Mien and English speaking members, completing a Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), Comparative Effectiveness Research project, centered on language and health literacy barriers in the hospital setting
- Worked as the Research & Development coordinator for Revolution Foods in Oakland, addressing children’s nutrition health equity and diet related diseases, through culturally relevant subsidized food services and nutrition education in underserved communities nationally
Global health interests:
Women’s health, Health equity, Health access and health education, Health systems and policy