Ariana Ávila, MPH (she/ella)
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
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About
I am a sociocultural anthropologist with public health training. Throughout my career, I…
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Excited to share this opening for an experienced user researcher to join our team! I’m really looking forward to meeting potential future colleagues…
Excited to share this opening for an experienced user researcher to join our team! I’m really looking forward to meeting potential future colleagues…
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🔥Now hiring: Summer intern (UX research) https://lnkd.in/eMpvxhjA
🔥Now hiring: Summer intern (UX research) https://lnkd.in/eMpvxhjA
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Yesterday a close friend of mine forwarded an old email I sent her where I was venting about triggering feedback I'd gotten from my advisor back when…
Yesterday a close friend of mine forwarded an old email I sent her where I was venting about triggering feedback I'd gotten from my advisor back when…
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Education
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Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
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Activities and Societies: Salud for Latin American Communities, Master's International Program
Recipient of the R. Elise Magnus L. Memorial Achievement Award 2015, honoring students with excellence in local health promotion initiatives. Studied Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences and served in leadership positions
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Activities and Societies: Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc
Studied Biomedical Sciences, Public Health and Africana Studies. Served on various leadership positions including Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., Latin American Student Organization and Mexican American Student Association
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President/Co-Founder
Salud for Latin American Communities
- 1 year 9 months
Health
Chartered the organization to focus on Latino health needs in New Orleans
Coordinated 12 monthly meetings with over 20 attendees per meeting; coordinated guest lecture speakers on topics concerning Latino health in New Orleans and Latin America
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Member
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.
- Present 14 years 8 months
Served on the National Orientation Committee, Georgia Area One Area Board, and the Southeast Regional Board
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Research Volunteer
UX Y'all Conference
- Present 1 year 6 months
- Create and conduct a survey questionnaire to UX Y'all conference team to understand conference volunteer experiences.
- Disseminate research results to UX Y'all leadership using slide decks to optimize the conference volunteer experience.
Publications
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Essential or Expendable During the COVID-19 Pandemic? A Student-Lived Experience on Grieving the Unjust and Early Deaths of Vulnerable Populations
American Journal of Public Health (AJPH)
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Arroz con Leche: Rice Pudding: A Recipe from My Mother’s Kitchen
The Internationalist Magazine/ Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
See publicationTulane's "The Internationalist" is published semi-annually and is a coordinated effort on the part of the students participating in the MI program, both overseas and while still at Tulane, as well as Returned Peace Corps Volunteers at Tulane.
This article was written to share a recipe as a way of cultural exchange with other MI students. -
Pero Hablas Muy Bien el Castellano
The Internationalist Magazine/ Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
See publicationThe article was in reference to Ms. Avila's cultural experience as a Mexican-American in Argentina and how cultural understanding is imperative for working in global health.
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An Interview with Patricia Kissinger, PhD
The Internationalist Magazine/ Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
The authors met with Dr. Patricia Kissinger, a Tulane SPHTM professor and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and interviewed her about her experience. The article included anecdotes and advice for the current students enrolled with the Peace Corps Program at Tulane.
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Political and Technical Community Participation in Health throughout Latin American countries
A report written on research based off of the policy and technical community participation in health throughout Latin American countries and its impact on local communities.
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Perspective and Attitudes About Community Health and Knowledge of Chagas Disease in Resistencia, Argentina
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The congenital transmission of Chagas disease has become a public health priority in rural areas of Latin American countries. Recent emergence of Chagas disease in non-endemic regions has also raised global concern. Prevention and detection methods continue for Chagas disease in many endemic regions in order to control the presence of the Trypanosoma cruzi; however, the insect is not the only mode of transmission that exists. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Resistencia, Argentina to…
The congenital transmission of Chagas disease has become a public health priority in rural areas of Latin American countries. Recent emergence of Chagas disease in non-endemic regions has also raised global concern. Prevention and detection methods continue for Chagas disease in many endemic regions in order to control the presence of the Trypanosoma cruzi; however, the insect is not the only mode of transmission that exists. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Resistencia, Argentina to help evaluate the knowledge and rate of Chagas disease during pregnancy.
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Courses
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Foundations of Global Health
HSC 4933
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Global Implications of Race
AFA 4931
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Health and Inequality in Latin America
LAST 6951
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Health in the Diaspora
AFA 4931
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Negotiation Analysis
GHSD 7330
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Public Health in Cuba
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Research Methods in Social and Behavioral Sciences
GCHB 7130
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Survey of Human Disease
HSC 4551
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Training Methods for Health Professionals in Developing Countries
GCHB 6800
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Violence as a Public Health Problem
GCHB 6500
Honors & Awards
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Scholarship Recipient
League of United Latin American Citizens
Awarded to Latino students interested in becoming involved in Latino policies at the annual EMERGE Conference
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R. Elise Magnus L. Memorial Achievement Award
Tulane University, Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences
Awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence, achievement, and/or leadership in disease prevention or health promotion programs in the Greater New Orleans area
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Master's International Dean's Grant
Tulane University
Awarded to Master's International students who demonstrated a commitment to the MI program and Peace Corps involvement
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Minority Health & Health Disparities International Training Program
Tulane University
Awarded to undergraduate and graduate students from health disparity backgrounds and offers them short-term international research training opportunities
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish
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Portuguese
Elementary proficiency
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Stoked to welcome Brad Sant as our new staff designer for the Mapping team! So glad you're here 🤩
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