Hands by Jennifer Corriero

Hello, my name is Vicky Aldaz and welcome to my portfolio.

I received my Master in Public Health at San Francisco State University in May 2007.  Previous to this, I attended the University of California Davis where I received my Bachelor of Science in Biological Science.  This portfolio demonstrates the experience I gained, the skills I acquired and my interests and accomplishments in the MPH program. 

Through my professional work with vulnerable adolescent populations, I have a continued and growing passion to advocate for adolescent health and justice, particularly for San Francisco Bay Area youth.  I have come to understand the significance of helping to create sustainable communities through the identification of community assets and empowering such communities to advocate for their health and well-being.  Much of my background has focused particularly on Latino youth, however, my experience in the MPH program has given me the opportunity to work cross-culturally and engage with the Asian and Pacific Islander youth community.  My special interests among the youth and younger adult populations are reproductive health and rights, physical activity and nutrition.