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Melissa Tempest

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Bio

I am an enthusiastic graduate of the University of Florida and incoming MPH candidate eager to commit myself to advancing health equity and advancing breast cancer research for underserved communities. My background is in health and clinical research, fundraising, and partnership building using leadership, interpersonal skills, and a whole-team approach. Having received an education in Microbiology and Anthropology, I am passionate about how health is a dynamic, interconnected issue that demands an interdisciplinary and holistic problem-solving approach.

Education

Yale University

Master's degree program
2025 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Public Health

University of Florida

Bachelor's degree program
2018 - 2022
  • Majors:
    • Anthropology
    • Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Public Health
    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
    • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

    • Clinical Research Associate

      2022 – Present3 years

    Research

    • Public Health

      University of South Florida — Clinical Research Associate
      2022 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Dance Marathon at the University of Florida — Community Outreach Director
      2018 – 2022

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

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