Biography
Amanda Gomez is pursuing a master’s degree in public health at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in the School of Public Health (Austin campus). She is studying epidemiology and plans to pursue a certificate in health disparities. She has been involved with the Austin chapter of the Student Society for Global Health and has previously completed volunteer work for a mental health nonprofit. Along with mental health, Gomez is interested in focusing on public health in urban populations and specifically has an interest in healthcare disparities in inner-city communities. After graduation, Gomez hopes to work for a school system or local government organization to work on community health projects in inner cities.