Maya Wedlow, MPH
Health Equity Leadership Development Initiative You are here: Programs >> Health Equity Leadership Development Initiative >> Meet Our Fellows Maya is passionate about health equity, social justice, and community-engaged efforts which strengthen relationships with populations that have been historically excluded. Her background in community health has led her to coordinate and manage projects and programs […]
Marcus Villanueva, MPH
Health Equity Leadership Development Initiative You are here: Programs >> Health Equity Leadership Development Initiative >> Meet Our Fellows Marcus is from Edinburg, TX., a border town in South Texas. Growing up, he observed firsthand the health struggles experienced by people in border towns and Mexican American communities. His passion lies at the intersection of […]
Laura Perez, MPH
Health Equity Leadership Development Initiative You are here: Programs >> Health Equity Leadership Development Initiative >> Meet Our Fellows Laura is a first-generation Mexican American born and raised in Dallas, TX. Her academic background has primarily focused on policy and social/health inequities marginalized communities face. She holds a bachelor’s degree in government from The University […]
Cassie Navalta
Health Equity Leadership Development Initiative You are here: Programs >> Health Equity Leadership Development Initiative >> Meet Our Fellows Cassie Navalta is passionate about helping individuals reach their best health to pursue their life goals. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Temple University in Philadelphia, Cassie has worked to prevent health […]
Ameerah Battle, MPH
Health Equity Leadership Development Initiative You are here: Programs >> Health Equity Leadership Development Initiative >> Meet Our Fellows Ameerah Battle was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. After graduating high school, she moved across the country to attend the illustrious Howard University with aspirations of becoming a Medical Examiner. Throughout her time there, she […]
Supriya Avadhanula, MPH
Health Equity Leadership Development Initiative You are here: Programs >> Health Equity Leadership Development Initiative >> Meet Our Fellows Laxmisupriya Avadhanula is an MPH graduate from Drexel University concentrating in Community Health and Prevention. A native of Bear, Delaware she currently lives in Philadelphia. Supriya graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of […]