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Alumna Rachel Henderson
Rachel Henderson GDS (Public Health) - Class of 2015 My career has focused on complex challenges in the climate and energy space, particularly within the clean energy sector. After nearly a decade in the field, my biggest takeaways can be distilled into three themes: multidisciplinary perspectives are essential, renewable technologies alone won’t solve our energy crisis, and personal healing is imperative. Together, I believe these are foundational to addressing the planetary
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Alumnus Nyles Romes
Bio: Nyles is a 2021 GDS & Medical Anthropology alum currently finishing his MPH in London. He previously worked in public health consulting and plans to continue research in health equity and transformative justice. From GDS to Global Health: Navigating Bureaucracy with a Critical Lens If you had asked me during my first year at UVA where I’d be today, I never would have guessed I’d be finishing a Master’s in Public Health in London. Back then, I was a Cognitive Science maj
May 63 min read
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