Student & Alumni Testimonials
Christina Lin, MPH ’25
Concentration: Epidemiology & biostatistics
Current role: Health administrative intern, UCLA
“UC Berkeley School of Public Health’s emphasis on empowering students to become changemakers deeply shaped my experience. I worked with passionate peers and supportive faculty who challenged me to think critically about public health issues.”
Laurel Denyer, MPH-MCP ’25
Concentration: Dual degree Master of City Planning, and Master of Public Health with emphasis on global health and the environment
Current role: Lead data analyst, UC Berkeley
“The community—students, staff, professors—are the most memorable aspects of my time at UC Berkeley School of Public Health. I was always able to find someone I could bounce ideas off or gain inspiration from.”
Constancia Dominguez-Voong, MS ’22
Concentration: Environmental Health Sciences
Current role: Research Scientist/Industrial Hygienist, California Department of Public Health
“The best things I took away from my time at UC Berkeley were the connections I was able to make with my cohort, mentors, and faculty. They helped me build my professional skills in program administration, research, and industrial hygiene.”
Andres Gonzalez, MPH ’23
Concentration: Health Policy and Management
Current role: Health Program Specialist, California Department of Health Care Access and Information
“At UC Berkeley Public Health, I valued connecting with professors and engaging with their research, which inspired me and helped define my career direction. The vibrant network of peers and professionals expanded my perspective, provided lasting relationships, and continues to shape my work today.”
Joel Rubio, MPH ’24
Concentration: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Community Health Sciences
Current role: Health Equity Implementation Specialist, UCSF Health
“At UC Berkeley, I found community and mentorship that shaped my journey. The staff, cohort, and newly found friends made me feel welcomed, while my faculty mentors supported my pursuit of research rooted in my lived experience.”