On June 2nd, the 2023 scholars of the Latino Center for Health Graduate Student Fellowship Program met for the third time for a panelist Q&A and to celebrate the graduation of its scholars. The esteemed lineup of panelists included Tomás A. Madrigal, PH.D. and former LCH scholars Natasha Ludwig Barron Ph.D., MPH, and Gabino Abarca, MPH. The discussions covered a broad range of topics including community-based research, navigating graduate school, networking, and community building efforts.
The meeting also celebrated the graduation of six of the 12 scholars in this year’s LCH Fellowship Program. The graduating scholars are:
- Diana Flores, Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Washington, School of Dentistry
- Carlos Vargas, Master of Social Work, University of Washington, School of Social Work
- Ximena Vargas, Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics, University of Washington, School of Medicine
- Adrina Petersen, Master of Social Work, University of Washington, Tacoma School of Social Work
- Deanna Vasquez Chavez, Bachelor of Social Work, Heritage University, School of Social Work
- Enrique Licona, Bachelor of Social Work, Heritage University, School of Social Work
The LCH would like to congratulate the graduating scholars on the completion of their respective programs and wish them success in their ventures moving forward. We are excited to see what contributions their leadership and expertise will make on their communities.
Additionally, the LCH is proud of the strong academic performance of 2023 scholars who will be continuing their studies. These scholars are:
- Kimberly Henriquez, DNP(c), University of Washington School of Nursing
- Jenna Wildeman, PharmD(c), University of Washington School of Pharmacy
- Ana Sandoval Zazueta, MD(c), University of Washington School of Medicine
- Stephanie Bazalar, MBA(c), University of Washington, Bothell School of Business
- Gabriela León, MD(c), Washington State University, Floyd College of Medicine
- Destiny Alejandra Hernandez, MD(c), Washington State University, Floyd College of Medicine
We would like to offer our continued support as a resource as you continue your academic journey. If you would like to view the meeting in its entirety, please see the recording at the top of the page.