My name is Maia Brown. I am majoring in public health at the University of Arizona. My interest in the field of public health weighed heavily on my experience and curiosities surrounding the rise of COVID-19 in 2020. Determining and implementing strategies that ensure disease prevention for all members of society aligns with my passion for justice and equity.
Following my undergraduate experience, I plan to attend law school and pursue a career in health law. This way, I can feed into my interest in human health and legislation. I would be able to ensure that a legal basis exists to supplement just action within healthcare and public health.
Growing up the daughter of two lawyers has allowed me to see the impact that legal advice and policy can have on the flow and orderliness of society. Policy and legislation can help ensure that public health workers have the backdrop to pursue the protection of human health.
Skills
In this section, I will list the skills I have accumulated over time.
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Public Health Research
- Project Management
Projects/Accomplishments
Within the classroom setting, I have researched and composed a community assessment of Maricopa County, Arizona. Then, I devised a program plan addressing the issue of heat-related deaths in the homeless population in that country in response to my analysis of the community assessment.
I have also conducted and formulated an epidemiological study on the impact of sleep acquired by University of Arizona students and their body mass index. I collect information on the target population through a survey. Then, I used Microsoft Excel to organize the data into a two-by-two contingency table. Finally, I made risk calculations and conclusions.
Repair Experience
In the past, I have repaired household items, such as my broken (1) recipe box, (2) hairbrush, and (3) towel hanger. In the future, I would love to be able to repair different parts of my car, such as the battery and tires.
Accolades
This section presents a list of the various accolades that I have received both inside and outside of the classroom.
- PAC 12 Academic Honor Roll
- WPSL Red River Conference Champion
- Salutatorian (High School Honor)
- University of Arizona Athletics Academic Champion
Groups/Memberships
I am currently a part of the University of Arizona Women’s Soccer Team. I have been a member since the Summer of 2022.
Hobbies
I have many different hobbies in addition to playing soccer. My hobbies include:
- Playing guitar and piano
- Songwriting
- Baking
- Traveling
How does this project relate to you?
This iFixit experience will help me grow in my ability to write professionally and personally clearly and concisely. It will help me pursue a career in law, as I will better understand the art of technical writing, which will help me compose various legal briefs and documents. Furthermore, it will help me better communicate with my friends and family, whether that be through text messages or emails.
Fun Facts
Here is a list of some fun facts about me.
- I love dogs and have a Bichon Frisé.
- I am self-taught on the guitar.
- I have written around ten original songs.