Welcome to the Master of Public Health Student Association

Elizabeth is a second-year Master of Public Health student at USC, passionate about epidemiology research and medicine. She currently works in the Glomerular Disease Center at Stanford and coordinates several clinical trials for patients with rare kidney diseases. Serving as the MaPHSA online president, Elizabeth works very closely with Juan (resident president) and our faculty advisor to oversee the MaPHSA board and its operations by preparing the agenda and leading bi-weekly meetings. On some occasions, Elizabeth likes to participate in races with her friends to obtain medals, race gear, and hot chocolate. 

Fun Fact: Elizabeth can play six instruments – classically trained in piano for nearly 20 years, handbells for 10 years, guitar, violin, cajon, and drums.

Sarah is a progressive degree BS/MPH student at USC, passionate about creating data-informed decisions and change through policy, healthcare design and sound science. During her time at USC, she co-founded Navigators for Health, a social prescribing initiative at community health events and fairs across Los Angeles, which she hopes to intertwine into her professional career. She is currently a research assistant for Project ADAPT examining effects of discrimination on polysubstance use and TAs in Rossier’s Office of Professional Learning. As MaPHSA’s Director of Finance, she aims to optimize resource allocation and support initiatives that enhance student engagement and professional development.

Fun Fact: When she studied abroad at Oxford University during her undergrad at SC, she discovered her love for Heinz baked beans.

Scarlett is in USC’s one-year MPH track and is concentrating in Community Health Promotion. Prior to starting her MPH, she worked as a pediatric medical assistant, conducted research investigating the role of racial stereotypes and bicultural identity on working memory in Asian Americans, and mentored disadvantaged youth. Her various clinical, research, and mentorship experiences, along with her personal first-generation low-income background, have guided her interests in health equity and justice, preventative medicine, and community mentorship. As Director of Community Outreach, Scarlett looks forward to bridging the social and physical gaps between resident students, online students, and our local community through various service events.

Fun Fact: Scarlett has 2 one-eyed cats named Pirate and Toast!

Jaylee is a second-year MPH student on the Community Health Promotion track. Before starting her graduate degree at USC, she received her Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communications at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She is currently a Youth Ambassador for USC’s Institue on Inequalities in Global Health and an intern for PERIOD. Jaylee keeps herself busy working at a boba shop, babysitting, dogsitting, and managing social media accounts. After graduation, Jaylee hopes to start a career within a non-profit in the sexual and reproductive health and rights atmosphere and focus on bringing comprehensive sexuality education to the Hispanic community. Jaylee will be graduating in August 2025.

Fun Fact: Jaylee has a dog named Chico who went viral on Twitter.

Jacky is a first-generation, low-income Latina and a second-year MPH student. She earned her B.S. in Healthcare Management and Policy with a minor in Disability Studies from Georgetown University’s School of Health. She is currently interning at Steady LLC, where she collaborates with the CEO to implement strategic initiatives that equip treatment providers with Steady’s evidence-based, culturally responsive framework—advancing equitable care for minoritized communities. She is also interning with the Emergency Management Department at CCALAC, where she is gaining hands-on experience in crisis response and healthcare preparedness. With aspirations to break into hospital administration, she hopes to drive equitable and community-centered healthcare solutions.

Fun Fact: Jacky dreams of continuing her career as a mariachi violinist, honoring her cultural roots through music.