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Mayra Muratalla

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Advocacy And Activism
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Global Health
  • Mental Health
  • Spanish
  • Anthropology
  • Health Sciences
  • Human Rights
  • Public Health
  • Psychology
  • Public Policy
  • Research
  • Self Care
  • Social Justice
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Tutoring
  • Volunteering

Reading

  • Health
  • Anthropology
  • Psychology
  • Self-Help
  • Social Issues
  • Cultural
  • Academic
  • Education
  • Social Science
  • Sociology
  • Plays

I read books multiple times a week.

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

Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

2025 – 2029

Majors:
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Public Health
GPA4.0 GPA

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Master's degree program

2022 – 2024

Majors:
  • Public Health
GPA4.0 GPA

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:
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Majors of interest:
Public Health, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Mentor & College Prep Advisor

    Higher Education · TRiO, Upward Bound

    Jan 2015 – Jan 2021

  • Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Advocate

    Philanthropy · SafePlace

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2024

  • Online MPH Student Ambassador, Teaching Assistant, Admissions Committee

    Higher Education · University of Washington School of Public Health

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

  • Researcher & Manuscript Writer

    Research · Northwest Center for Public Health Practice

    Jan 2024 – Present

  • Corps Member

    Education · Jumpstart with Americorps

    Jan 2013 – Jan 2015

Miscellaneous

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.
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
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