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Advocacy And Activism
Community Service And Volunteering
Global Health
Mental Health
Spanish
Anthropology
Health Sciences
Human Rights
Public Health
Psychology
Public Policy
Research
Self Care
Social Justice
Social Sciences
Social Work
Tutoring
Volunteering
Reading
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Education
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I read books multiple times per week
Mayra Muratalla
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FinalistBio
Driven by a passion for advancing health equity, I am committed to creating lasting, positive change for marginalized populations, particularly survivors of violence. With a Master of Public Health from the University of Washington and a background in medical anthropology and global health, my work focuses on the intersection of research, policy, and advocacy.
I have contributed more than 2,500 hours to community service, volunteered as a domestic violence and sexual assault advocate, and conducted research to address gaps in support systems for survivors. My projects, including work on commercial sexual exploitation of children in Seattle and advocacy for survivors with disabilities, demonstrate my dedication to driving systemic change and improving access to equitable healthcare.
Currently applying to PhD programs to deepen my expertise, I aim to lead efforts in violence research and health policy, leveraging data-driven and stakeholder-engaged insights to inform policies that better serve underserved communities.
Education
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Master's degree programMajors:
- Public Health
GPA:
4
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Anthropology
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Public Health
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Career
Dream career field:
Research
Dream career goals:
My long-term career goal is to become a leader in health systems and violence research, as well as in health policy, with a focus on improving support systems for marginalized survivors of violence.
Mentor & College Prep Advisor
TRiO, Upward Bound2015 – 20216 yearsDomestic Violence & Sexual Assault Advocate
SafePlace2020 – 20244 yearsOnline MPH Student Ambassador, Teaching Assistant, Admissions Committee
University of Washington School of Public Health2023 – 20241 yearResearcher & Manuscript Writer
Northwest Center for Public Health Practice2024 – Present11 monthsCorps Member
Jumpstart with Americorps2013 – 20152 years
Sports
Mixed Martial Arts
Intramural2012 – 20208 years
Volleyball
Varsity2005 – 20138 years
Cheerleading
Varsity2009 – 20134 years
Awards
- All-American
Research
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
University of Washington School of Public Health — Researcher2024 – 2024Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
University of Washington School of Public Health — Researcher2024 – 2024Anthropology
University of Washington — Student, undergraduate research2015 – 2016
Arts
University of Washington
Art Criticism2016 – 2016University of Washington
Architecture Criticism2016 – 2016University of Washington
Theatre Criticism2016 – 2016- Ceramics2014 – 2015
Public services
Volunteering
University of Washington School of Public Health — Online MPH Student Ambassador, Teaching Assistant, Admissions Committee2023 – 2024Volunteering
Harborview Medical Center — patient resource center2013 – 2016Volunteering
TRiO Upward Bound — Workshop presenter, chaperone, Spanish tutor2015 – 2021Advocacy
SafePlace — Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate2020 – Present