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Vanessa Alcova
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Vanessa Alcova
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FinalistBio
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a concentration in Community Health Sciences from the University of California, San Diego, graduating in June 2024 with Provost Honors. My academic and clinical interests focus on health equity, pediatric care, and improving outcomes for underserved populations.
My experience includes supporting tobacco cessation and preventive health outreach at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center and Kick It California, as well as coordinating patient care workflows as a Clinical Administrative Assistant at Kaiser Permanente. I also have seven years of experience as a Pediatric Oncology Camp Counselor, supporting children and families affected by cancer in a medically supervised camp setting.
I will begin the master's entry program in nursing (MEPN) at the University of California, Irvine this fall. My long-term goals are to become a pediatric oncology nurse, work in survivorship care, and grow into nursing leadership and case management roles focused on improving continuity of care for vulnerable populations.
Education
University of California-Irvine
Master's degree programMajors:
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
University of California-San Diego
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Public Health
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Career
Dream career field:
nursing
Dream career goals:
Cancer Research Assistant
UCSD Moores Cancer Center: Kick It California2023 – 20241 yearClinical Administrative Assistant
Kaiser Permanente2025 – Present1 year
Public services
Volunteering
Oncology and Kids — Pediatric Oncology Camp Counselor2019 – Present