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Hello! My name is Shelby and I am a fourth year Public Health Sciences major. I am super excited to be a part of GHREAT in order to expand on my knowledge from public health courses and apply it to real life scenarios. I look forward to improving my research skills and collaborating in a team with like-minded peers. In my free time, I am a tutor at a local community college and I love staying active by doing yoga.

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Hi! My name is Anvika Vudutha and I am a 3rd year Human Biology major. As a biology major we learn a lot about cell function and body systems but I have always been equally interested in learning about global health and its policies. I joined GHREAT to expand my understanding about global health disparities through research and collaboration with my peers who bring diverse perspectives. I am excited to explore ways to make meaningful change and raise awareness about important global health issues. Outside of UCI, I love to play sports, trying new coffee shops, and spend time with family and friends!

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Hello! My name is An Nguyen, I'm a first year, and I am a Public Health Science Major.I joined GHREAT because I came from a community heavily affected by vaccine hesitancy and misinformation, so this research project and topic is very important to me and something I truly believe in. I love art, and my main style is watercolor but I dabble in other mediums like acrylic, and digital animation. I'm a big comic book nerd, and I enjoy skating and drumming. I hope to become an epidemiologist someday.

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Hi! My name is Kamya Patel, and I am a third-year Biological Sciences major and Psychological Science minor. I am eager to join GHREAT because its mission aligns with my growing interest in global health, especially how social and systemic factors influence health outcomes. By working through the life cycle of a research project, I hope to actively contribute to the current body of global health knowledge as a means of promoting health literacy and educating myself alongside the GHREAT team. Beyond school, my hobbies watching almost any genre of TV shows, baking with my younger brother, reading in bed, and listening to podcasts while driving.

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Hi! My name is Nitya Naik and I'm a third-year Neurobiology major. I decided to join GHREAT because I’m passionate about learning how social, cultural, and economic factors shape global health. As someone interested in medicine, I wanted to broaden my perspective beyond the sciences and better understand health disparities through research and outreach. I’m excited to connect with others who share similar interests and to contribute to meaningful projects this year! In my free time, I love cooking, going to the beach, spending time with family and friends, and exploring new coffee shops :)

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Hello! My name is Alina Margaryan, and I’m a first-year International Studies major. I’m joining GHREAT because I am deeply concerned about global health challenges presented all across the world and believe that we should work towards achieving health equity for everyone. Global health demonstrates the interconnectedness of our world, and I’m excited to use this opportunity to understand where the importance of global health lies on the international scale as it will provide me with skills necessary to strengthen my ability in advocating for health equity across the world. Outside of academics, I love anything to do with nature– hiking, backpacking, watching the sunset– nothing brings me more peace. I also enjoy playing guitar, though mostly to myself and my immediate surroundings! I’ve also moved around a lot which has fostered my love for different cultures and traveling, which furthers my hopes to work towards better policy without borders.

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My name is Uma Kumar, and I am a second year public health sciences major. I was interested in joining GHREAT to further my knowledge of global health in addition to developing my research skills. This year’s research focus of vaccine hesitancy particularly interested me as a student pursuing a career in the healthcare field. I decided to join GHREAT for the opportunity to pursue these goals while being part of a community of like-minded individuals who share similar interests. In my free time I love to bake and go to the beach!

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Hi everyone! My name is Asia, and I'm a fourth year majoring in Public Health Sciences and minoring in Global Health. I joined GHREAT to deepen my understanding of ongoing global health issues and actively contribute to meaningful research. GHREAT has significantly impacted my undergraduate experience by offering opportunities to engage with current health challenges across various communities and fostering a sense of community. The program has enriched my academic journey with hands-on research and insightful discussions, and I'm eager to apply my growing knowledge to make a tangible impact on health outcomes. Outside of GHREAT, I enjoy playing softball, going to the beach, and trying new recipes.

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My name is Ishva! I am a sophomore and a Business Administration and Biology major. I wanted to join GHREAT because I wanted to learn more about how healthcare is impacted by society and policies in a global scale. Some of my hobbies include reading and painting!