About Mariah Evans

I am an undergraduate senior at the University of Georgia majoring in Health Promotions within the College of Public Health. Along my journey, I have obtained an in-depth understanding of public health and its’ integral role in society. Through life experience and known prevalence of health disparities within my own community, I have found passion in advocating and improving women's health, maternal health, sexual and reproductive health, and minority health.

I have researched and completed literature reviews on the prevalence of maternal mortality of African American women, and of sexually transmitted diseases amongst African American teens. In addition with my profound interest in medicine, I have been able to note connections and evident gaps between public health and medicine, and how these gaps impact my population of interest. I volunteered with the Wellness Coordinator of Athens-Clarke County to provide no-cost, flu shot clinics to governmental employees. I was able to witness the implementation of program planning alongside creating genuine connections with the workforce of Athens-Clarke County. Additionally, I have served as a peer educator for the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Program (RSVP). I was responsible for coordinating workshops and interactive programs to educate my peers of sexual and interpersonal violence, and how to prevent given circumstances. Lastly, I was able to personally connect clinical practice with public health as a phlebotomist. The direct patient care interaction allows me to promote health with patients and prevent illness.

As a goal-oriented, multifaceted individual, I am eager to begin making an impact and building connections to achieve an overall goal of enhancing health for all.