Allison Gray
Allison Gray is a public health professional with experience in community health education, care coordination, and addressing social determinants of health. She currently works as a Public Health Educator with the Pima County Health Department in Tucson, Arizona, where she delivers client-centered education on nutrition, behavioral health, and chronic disease prevention. In this role, she conducts social determinants of health assessments, manages an active caseload, coordinates referrals to community resources, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support participant outcomes. Allison previously served as a Laboratory Technician with the Washington State Public Health Laboratories, where she supported specimen processing and maintained accurate documentation in accordance with public health protocols.
Araik Sinanian
Araik Sinanian is a clinical research professional, nonprofit founder, actor, and content creator rooted in Glendale, California. He earned his B.S. in Biology from Cal Poly Humboldt. His clinical research career spans multiple therapeutic areas, including oncology, dermatology, vaccines, and rare disease. This experience has given him a strong foundation in healthcare and sparked a broader interest in understanding health at the community and population levels. In 2020, Araik founded Bridging the Borders, a nonprofit focused on representation, human rights, and advocacy for indigenous West Asian communities, particularly Armenians. His work has included humanitarian initiatives, community education, and cultural programming, including Navasard, a revival of the indigenous Armenian New Year. These experiences have strengthened his interest in the ways culture, identity, and community shape health and well-being.
Braeden Rodriguez
Braeden is a graduate of UCSB with a bachelor's in Sociology and a behavior technician and Registered Alcohol and drug technician with experience working in schools, mental health clinics, and as a case manager. He is committed to helping those in need find recovery and health. Braeden has worked to open up resources and medical/mental healthcare to underserved communities in Santa Barbara. Braeden has experience working with clients on the spectrum, and embraces neuro affirming practices in treatment and advocacy.
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Carlene Francis
Carlene Francis is a native of Jamaica. She transferred from West Los Angeles College to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in African American Studies with a minor in Food Studies. Her educational journey also included an indelible study abroad at the University of Guam where she participated in community projects with the indigenous Chamarros. Carlene earned many awards and scholarships both as a student, alumna and staff. In her prior role overseeing the partnerships at various community colleges, she has enhanced her skills in community outreach because of her personal journey as a UCLA Center for Community College Partnership scholar, peer advisor and program coordinator. She developed a lifelong passion for food justice, environmental justice and social justice at an early age because of her grandmother’s community activism.
Christal Juarez Iniguez
Christal Juarez Iniguez is a bilingual community development professional serving as a Family Asset Building Coordinator at the Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee on Anti-Poverty (MAAC). In this role, she supports initiatives spanning financial empowerment, housing stability, energy assistance, and tax preparation, focusing on how access to essential resources shapes long-term health outcomes and community well-being. Christal graduated from the University of California, Davis, in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and International Relations, along with a minor in Human Rights. She brings experience in program management, data analysis, business consulting, and international education from her previous work with organizations such as the International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX), where she supported large-scale global programs and partnerships.
Danielle StevenS
Danielle Elizabeth Stevens is a LA native and an integrative health and wellness strategist creating solutions to the emotional and psychological toll of structural inequity on population health. As a UCSB graduate with a BA in Sociology and Dean's Honor Roll distinction, she co-created the campus's first meditation group for women of color, served as a Student Senator, and was a Robert T. Matsui Congressional Fellow on Capitol Hill, researching health and civil rights policy. For the past 15 years, Danielle has pioneered strategic interventions across the globe in service of health equity and social change. She is the Founding Director of Moonlight Wellness, a healing justice social enterprise offering trauma-informed, culturally competent, and holistic health services to underserved communities. She's also the Founder of the Los Angeles Times-featured #WeStillGottaEat, an initiative addressing food apartheid in South LA.
Gabriella Stallworth
Gabriella is a first-generation college graduate and Los Angeles native. After earning a BS in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, she immersed herself into a professional environment that prioritizes health engagement and strives to improve risk preparedness. While working for an EHS Compliance Partner Gabriella is tasked to report imbalanced access to environmental and health/safety solutions within blue-collar workspaces. She holds certifications as an Associate Safety Professional and OSHA 30. While out of office Gabriella enjoys discovering new restaurants/cafes and traveling.
Gwendolyn Bishop
Gwendolyn is the Ryan White HIV Services Planning Council Coordinator with the Maricopa County Public Health Department in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, she coordinates community-based planning efforts to improve access to HIV care and treatment services throughout Maricopa County. Her professional interests include HIV prevention and care, health communication, harm reduction, and addressing health disparities among underserved populations. Gwendolyn earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Health and Psychology from American University in Washington, D.C., graduating with honors. During her undergraduate studies, she completed internships with the National Institutes of Health and HIPS, a nonprofit organization focused on harm reduction and overdose prevention.
Isabelle Huang
Isabelle is an outpatient Registered Dietitian practicing at Los Angeles General Medical Center. Born and raised in Taiwan, she moved to the United States in middle school, bringing with her a lifelong love of food and culture. That passion led Isabelle to study nutrition, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and a minor in Communication from the University of California, Davis. Upon completing her dietetic internship, she launched into a diverse dietetics career spanning long-term care, school nutrition, and outpatient settings. Isabelle is currently working towards the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential to deepen her expertise in diabetes management and to empower her patients to take control of their health.
Julia Talavera
Julia Talavera is a researcher and psychometrist at the Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, where she works in the Social Neuroscience in Health Psychology Laboratory (SNIHP). She leads research visits and oversees studies that include brain imaging and cognitive assessments. Before joining SNIHP, Julia was a clinical coordinator at UCLA’s Neuroimaging and Addiction Treatment Laboratory. Her research focuses on the intersection of neuroscience, public health, and the social determinants of health, with particular attention to how social and environmental conditions influence health outcomes across historically underrepresented populations. Julia earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Cal Poly Pomona and has worked with a wide range of populations.
Mark Malonzo
Dr. Mark Malonzo grew up in Los Angeles as the son of Filipino immigrants and a first-generation college graduate. His interest in public health is both personal and professional. Through his parents, family, and Filipino immigrant community, Mark saw how difficult it can be to navigate the health care system, especially when access, culture, language, and trust shape how people seek care and make decisions. He also saw these realities from another perspective after entering Emergency Medical Services in 1999 as an EMT and later becoming a paramedic. Before joining the UCLA Teaching and Learning Center as an Associate Instructional Designer, Mark spent 23 years at the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care, where he worked as an EMS educator, program coordinator, instructional designer, and lecturer for EMT and paramedic education.
Paige Negoro
Paige was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County. She attended Tufts University in Boston, majoring in Biology and Spanish with a minor in Studio Art. After college she worked as a research assistant for three years in an Infectious Disease lab at Massachusetts General Hospital. Paige then attended medical school at Loyola University Chicago. She returned to Los Angeles in 2022 for pediatric residency at UCLA. She is currently a UCLA Pediatric Hematology/Oncology fellow. Paige loves her career and devotes her time to caring for her young patients. Before graduating from fellowship, she plans to pursue a Master of Public Health at UCLA to obtain a better foundation in biostatistics and health equity frameworks. Her research goals include studying and combatting inequities in pediatric cancer outcomes. Outside of work Paige enjoys spending time with her friends and family, running, and reading.
Rohan Mahadevia
Rohan Mahadevia is a current pediatric dentistry resident at UCLA School of Dentistry. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in May 2020. Following his graduation, he served in the United States Air Force and completed his Advanced Education in General Dentistry certificate in 2021 at Offutt Air Force Base, NE. After his AEGD, he served as an active duty general dentist at Dover Air Force Base, DE from 2021-2024.Upon his honorable discharge from active duty, he worked as a dental associate at Dental Arts of Wyomissing for one year in Wyomissing, PA from 2024-2025 and then Trooth and Smiles for one year in Irvine, CA from 2025-2026. His experiences in the public and private sectors helped him realize his goals of pursuing further training in pediatric dentistry. Outside of work, Rohan is an avid runner and enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, family, and friends.
Santonio Echols
Santonio Echols is an incoming Master of Public Health student in Community Health Sciences at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. He earned his Master of Applied Leadership and Management from Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management and his Bachelor of Science in Technological Entrepreneurship and Management from Arizona State University, where he graduated summa cum laude. Professionally, Santonio has built his career at the intersection of healthcare, technology, communication, and systems strategy. He currently serves as a Senior Proposal Manager at Noridian Healthcare Solutions, leading complex proposal efforts across Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans Affairs programs. In this role, he partners with clinicians, analysts, policy experts, and operational leaders to translate complex health services into clear, compliant, and competitive solutions.
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Shaindel Price
Shay has lived in the Los Angeles area since she was 13 years old and graduated from UCLA in March of 2024 with a B.S. in Psychobiology. She started working at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles in April 2023, conducting outreach to patients as an intern in the Population Care Management department, and now oversees flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for the South and West LA areas as a project manager. When she’s not working, she’s typically either reading, taking a pilates class, or trying a new coffee shop.
Sophie Holdorff
Sophie Holdorff is a Master of Public Health student at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and a West Los Angeles native. Her background spans community outreach, civic engagement, nonprofit development, the criminal legal system, and public service, with a focus on building strong community partnerships and expanding access to resources. During her undergraduate studies, Sophie spent time in New Orleans examining life-without-parole sentencing and the criminal legal system, which demonstrated the significance of social and structural inequities in shaping health outcomes. In Louisiana, she focused on grassroots political campaign organizing to help elect progressive candidates. After pivoting from the criminal legal system and politics, Sophie now works in surf therapy, providing high-need communities with access to the ocean.
Stephany Ruiz
Stephany Ruiz is currently a Clinical Research Coordinator at UCI Medical Center. She has earned her Bachelor of Public Health from California State University, Fullerton, where she developed a strong interest in health equity, community engagement, and cancer prevention research. As a first-generation Latina student and bilingual English-Spanish speaker, Stephany is passionate about improving access to healthcare and research opportunities for underserved communities. For the past three years, Stephany has worked as an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, where she supports oncology clinical trials focused on breast cancer treatment and survivorship.
Viviana Lomeli
Viviana Lomeli is a public health professional and first-generation college graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Cum Laude) and a Minor in Health Science from California State University, Fullerton, along with a Project Management Certification from California State University, Los Angeles. She is currently pursuing her Master of Public Health at UCLA's Fielding School of Public Health. Viviana brings extensive experience in community health, program coordination, and health equity advocacy. She currently serves as the Administrative Program Coordinator at City of Hope National Medical Center's Center for International Medicine, where she actively contributes to global health initiatives by supporting international patient services, facilitating cross-functional collaboration with medical, administrative, and external institutional partners, and coordinating international visitors, symposiums, and outreach activities.