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Vashti Robinson

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Music
  • Dance

Reading

  • Realistic Fiction

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

I am passionate about advocating for and improving health resources in minority communities. I plan to pursue a Master’s in Public Health, Public Health Education, or Health Administration. All three options would allow me to express my passion for health equity. My goal is to open or be an administrator of a community center and partner with healthcare facilities in the community to give them affordable care and educational materials. I will also provide educational materials to inform underfunded and underrepresented communities about resources and care options that are affordable and accessible through the partnership of the community center and clinic. I would also like to educate various age groups to display to schools in the community and travel to present information nationally. I aim to become a national or international advocate for public health and affordable healthcare. Additionally, as a person of color, developing relationships in communities to build trust and improve interest in care. I have seen many of my friends fall ill from fear of doctors, and I wish to relinquish others of the same concerns.

Education

Emory University

Master's degree program

2025 – 2027

Majors:
  • Public Health

Spelman College

Bachelor's degree program

2020 – 2024

GPA3.0 GPA

Spelman College

Bachelor's degree program

2020 – 2024

Majors:
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Public Health
GPA3.0 GPA

Martin Luther King Jr School

High School

2016 – 2020

GPA3.5 GPA

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Emory University
Majors of interest:
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Career

  • Cashier

    Retail · Bath and Body Works

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Cashier/Team Leader

    Food & Beverages · Chic-fil-A

    Jan 2017 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
Public Health Educator and Evaluator , Women's Health Sonographer
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Delories Thompson Scholarship
Choosing a historically black college was the only option for me. As a black woman in the South, I was always in "white spaces" that sometimes did not provide a sense of belonging and marginalized my intelligence. HBCUs were created to be a place for us to thrive due to limitations everywhere else. t was imperative for me to attend an institution that would appreciate my presence while providing a nondiscriminatory environment and a sense of pride in my culture while nurturing my mind and spirit. In the future, I will be an advocate for minority health. As a Public Health Educator and Evaluator, I will constantly be working to develop long-term initiatives to combat health disparities. Historically, black communities have been neglected and isolated regarding healthcare and resources. As a result, many social determinants of health contribute to lower life expectancies and diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, HIV, and heart disease, all of which pose a more significant threat when left untreated or undiagnosed. This is why I want to provide prevention education to black communities and reclaim a positive life quality. However, it does not end with educating our communities. Healthcare providers must address their biases, work to provide affordable care, empathize, and listen to patient concerns. Too many have lost thier lives due to a missed cancer diagnosis, a non-medicated birth, and neglect for pain complaints. We address discrimination in all waves of life, and the new generation will fight to end it.
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