My Academic Journey
Postdoc, Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California
PhD, Environmental Health Sciences, University of Arizona
MS, Environmental Health Sciences, University of Arizona
BS, Microbiology, University of Arizona
Estudiosa, puesta pa’ ser doctora
I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. My mother is Mexican. I am inspired by my siblings and their dedication to pursuing their own individual paths. I identify as Chicana.
Current EVC Lab Members
Allison Stewart-Ruano (PhD Student)
Dylan Morgan (MS Student)
Alex Carlin (MPH Student)
Jordyn Pykton (MPH Student)
Past EVC Lab Members
Madeleine Killough, MPH Columbia 2024, now a Data Analyst with the UNITE-EJ Tishman Center
Sanika Parasnis, MPH Columbia 2024
Izzy Pacenza, BA Barnard 2024, now at Environmental Data & Governance Initiative
The training programs that made me
Agents of Change in Environmental Justice
T32, University of Arizona
Superfund Research Program, University of Arizona
IMSD, University of Arizona
Not Academia
Movies
Romcoms or Horror
- Legally Blonde, 10 things I hate about you, the list goes on.
- Hostel series, Barbarian, Alien, more on the horror not the Sci-Fi.
Ajax
Forever in my heart 2012-2024

