Maria Carranza
Fairbanks School of Public Health
Career Goals
1. Epidemiologist
This role would combine two of my favorite ideas, science and using data to undiscover the truth and use it as evidence.
I am drawn to this role because it combines curiosity, service, attention to detail, and precision. Studying patterns of health and diseases allows me to connect data with lived experience and turn evidence to action that protects the community that I love. This role excites me because it bridges science, advocacy, and undercovering data, giving me the chance to keep learning about the world while making a tangible difference in peoples lives.
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3. Infection Preventionist
This position would allow me to protect communities by preventing diseases while promoting equity and dignity.
I am drawn to this job because it focuses on protecting communities by reducing the spread of diseases. This job would allow me to apply evidence-based practices in everyday environments, while also addressing the inequalities that make some groups more vulnerable. I value how this job blends empathy, science, and advocacy, ensuring prevention strategies promote both safety and dignity. For me, it represents a chance to keep learning and to make a meaningful impact on public health. ​
2. Environmental Health Specialist
This position would help me continue my love and activism for the earth. As well as developing more of the skills I already use and build more.
I am drawn to this job because it connects public health to the environment where people live and work. This job focuses on preventing risks like unsafe water or poor air quality, while also addressing the inequities that make some communities more vulnerable. This job also blends science and advocacy, giving me a chance to protect health, promote suitability, and give voices to the people who cannot given issues with their controlled environment.