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Yacine Lo, a junior from Kalamazoo, Michigan, studying Public Health Sciences, introduced keynote speakers at the 40th MLK Symposium. The first-generation student leads the Black Student Union as speaker and combines healthcare passion with advocacy, aspiring to improve global health equity.
Gloria Charles Mazinga, a clinical nutrition master’s student at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, is recognized for pioneering accessible healthcare solutions for chronic disease in resource-limited settings. Her global experience, leadership and community service impact nutrition protocols, pediatric cancer care, and scholarship support. She was named an Irma M. Wyman Scholar by CEW+ for visionary public health leadership.
Amber Garcia is a dual-degree student at the University of Michigan School of Public Health who is passionate about public health, policy analysis and community-based research in urban and environmental policy. She is pursuing a Master of Public Health in Health Behavior & Health Equity and a Master of Public Policy from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.
Explore Faith Imbiti Okaalo’s impactful research in HIV care and health equity at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Her commitment addresses disparities and promotes compassionate, dignified healthcare that empowers marginalized women. CEW+ recognizes Okaalo’s inspiring contributions to advancing global public health.
University of Michigan School of Public Health senior Sydney McKinnon’s journey from dental assistant in high school to public health advocate led her to a full-time job at Eli Lilly before graduation. Discover how curiosity, networking and a holistic college experience helped McKinnon succeed and inspire others through public health and pharmaceutical sales.
University of Michigan medical student Blake Hardin, who is also pursuing an MPH in Epidemiology, shares his medical school experience in this Q&A, focusing on his interests in disability health and advocacy, surgical outcomes research, medical education and ways to foster belonging at Michigan Medicine.