Izabella Cruz Galindo is pursuing a master’s degree in epidemiology at The University of Texas Medical Branch. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in health & society and a minor in health communication. Galindo became interested in public health during an internship with Harris County, where she worked closely with community members to improve access to healthcare services. She later served as a healthcare-associated infections epidemiology intern with the Texas Department of State Health Services, strengthening her skills in disease surveillance, data analysis, and infection prevention. Galindo also held campus leadership roles as vice president of the UTMB Student Association and as a senator in the Student Government Association, supporting health equity-focused initiatives. Her career interests include public health surveillance, applied data analysis, community health, and the use of epidemiologic data to inform equitable policy change.