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Mayra Muratalla

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Bio

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 program
2022 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Public Health
  • GPA:
    4

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Bachelor's degree program
2013 - 2017
  • Majors:
    • 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
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • 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 Bound
      2015 – 20216 years
    • Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Advocate

      SafePlace
      2020 – 20244 years
    • Online MPH Student Ambassador, Teaching Assistant, Admissions Committee

      University of Washington School of Public Health
      2023 – 20241 year
    • Researcher & Manuscript Writer

      Northwest Center for Public Health Practice
      2024 – Present12 months
    • Corps Member

      Jumpstart with Americorps
      2013 – 20152 years

    Sports

    Mixed Martial Arts

    Intramural
    2012 – 20208 years

    Volleyball

    Varsity
    2005 – 20138 years

    Cheerleading

    Varsity
    2009 – 20134 years

    Awards

    • All-American

    Research

    • Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other

      University of Washington School of Public Health — Researcher
      2024 – 2024
    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

      University of Washington School of Public Health — Researcher
      2024 – 2024
    • Anthropology

      University of Washington — Student, undergraduate research
      2015 – 2016

    Arts

    • University of Washington

      Art Criticism
      2016 – 2016
    • University of Washington

      Architecture Criticism
      2016 – 2016
    • University of Washington

      Theatre Criticism
      2016 – 2016
    • Ceramics
      2014 – 2015

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      University of Washington School of Public Health — Online MPH Student Ambassador, Teaching Assistant, Admissions Committee
      2023 – 2024
    • Volunteering

      Harborview Medical Center — patient resource center
      2013 – 2016
    • Volunteering

      TRiO Upward Bound — Workshop presenter, chaperone, Spanish tutor
      2015 – 2021
    • Advocacy

      SafePlace — Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate
      2020 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy