Hi! My name is Ava Zollinger, and I am a first-year Master of Health Administration student from Orlando, Florida. I graduated from Smith College in 2024 with a BA in Integrative Biology and a minor in Environmental Science and Policy. My passion for public health began during an internship at the DP Marais Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, where I experienced a severe lack of resources and infrastructure. My goal through this program is to bring effective U.S. policies to underserved countries, making an impact on global healthcare accessibility and quality. I’m looking forward to completing my administrative residency this summer and continual learn and grow in the program.
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