Jul 2, 2021
Elena Atkinson graduated from American University in Washington, D.C. in 2010 with a Bachelor's of Arts majoring in International Relations and minoring in Economics.
In 2013, she graduated from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City with a Master's of Health Science, with a focus on Epidemiology. Since graduating, Elena's been consulting and working for diverse publich health organizations. She currently works as a project coordinator for TEPHINET Secretariat.
In this episode, Elena shares:
- How she developed an interest in international relations at a very young age through studying languages and participating in Model UN
- Why her mom encouraged her to pursue a career other than internatonal relations and how she found a compromise
- Various internships she participated in to gain experience and determine her career pursuits
- Necessary skills for those interested in pursuing a career in public health
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Produced by Ken Inge of Dead End Hip Hop