Artifacts

This research project bolstered my understanding of environmental justice through the lens of how climate change affects the health and working conditions of migrant farmworkers. Based on qualitative and quantitative analysis, I reviewed the extent to which rising temperatures and deteriorating air quality contribute disproportionately to these workers. We also examined how farmworkers can retrain into agriculture technology to promote healthier working environments/culture and higher economic gain.  This artifact aligns with my long-term career goals in legal advocacy because it demonstrates my skill at taking research and turning it into policy suggestions that advance economic and health equity. It also reaffirmed my dedication to utilizing research for legislative and systemic reform.

This research paper marks a significant step in my academic growth. It pushed me to undertake rigorous data analysis and apply epidemiological concepts to a real-world global health issue. Through this project, I developed my ability to synthesize complex health information and critically evaluate the relationship between disease and malnutrition among vulnerable populations. This artifact relates to my broader goal of being a legal advocate for public health and economic justice because it reinforced the importance of evidence-based policymaking in the struggle against global health inequities.

Working with SHOP Talk enhanced my understanding of the intersection of public health education, community engagement, and mental health. From this project, I helped in research on mental health literacy and helped to develop strategies for outreach and accessibility enhancement. This artifact improves health awareness and my ability to translate research into action by addressing stigma, creating mental health awareness, and breaking the conversation in communities. It relates to my greater mission of advancing social justice and public health, in which research-driven and people-centered interventions are presented as solutions.