Meet Yordanos Tesfai
- Study program: Msph
Area of interest: Maternal, fetal and perinatal health - Hometown: San Diego, that
- Previous deserved diploma: BS Public Health, University of California, San Diego
- Funny fact: Growing up, I was a passionate reader and I loved learning different animal species, the giant panda being one of my favorites. A fun fact on giant pandas is that they are large swimmers and can climb trees!
What aroused your interest in public health?
My objective in pursuing public health stems from the recognition of the way in which health disparities are the result of systemic and systematic violence associated with a desire to learn and collaborate with others to create intentional interventions, focused on proofs and centered on the community. My dedication to the practice of public health is based on my community responsibility to reduce the prevalence of health inequalities by attacking the social, political and structural determinants of health which have an impact on the health of individuals and communities in general.
Why did you choose Bloomberg School of Public Health?
I chose the Bloomberg School of Public Health to connect with the Baltimore and larger DMV community. Like these areas historically and currently shelter one of the largest black populations in the United States, I hope to support and raise basic work in these communities to improve results for emerging birth health. In addition, as my interest in public health believes itself with my passion for politics, I chose the Bloomberg School in part for its solid department of health policy, which gave me the opportunity to contextualize fair health equity through a political objective.
I chose the Bloomberg school in part for its solid health policy department, which gave me the opportunity to contextualize equity in reproductive health through a political objective.
What led you to join the Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health?
The Ministry of Population, Family and Lune Health interested me in me, given my passion to work with and for black birth communities. In addition, after having read the mission of the program, I appreciated the variety of prices for the change of population, maternal legislation, as well as reproductive and perinatal epidemiology which support a complete understanding of basic public health principles. In addition, I was delighted to develop practical skills by working in the field of population, family and reproductive health using a life course prospect thanks to an assignment of placement in the field.
What is a PFRH experience that stands out as a favorite or a more memorable?
Apart from the meeting with incredible people who share similar interests in PFRH, one of my most memorable class experiences in PFRH would be during a course that I followed in the fourth term of my first year. In my Women’s health policy course taught by Dr Charvonne Holliday Nworu, I appreciated the variety of conferences of the guests who talked about the impact of gender on health policy in various contexts. In particular, the guest conference of Dr. Ensresse-Roselee Akré was the most memorable because it spoke of the importance of treating positions in public health work in addition to ensuring epistemic justice, or the respect and honor of the knowledge and experiences of community members are centered during the study of health systems.
Tell us about your placement in the field.
My placement in the field is with the Johns Hopkins nursing school Where I work on various projects in efforts to reduce health inequalities thanks to interventions to improve results for the health of blacks by birth in the Baltimore-DC region. More specifically, I work with Dr Noelene Jeffers To determine the obstacles and facilitators with an impact on the creation of successful Doula and health care partnerships to improve access to doubles and reduce mortality rates among people in delivery. In addition, I work with the research team to create and facilitate man-centered design workshops to shed light on postpartum interventions for black people with hypertensive pregnancy disorders.
What would you hope to do or accomplish after graduation?
I hope to continue to develop my understanding of the scientific practices of the implementation so that I am better equipped to work with employees to advance equity in terms of health through policies, research and advocacy. In addition, I plan to promote collaborative links with others in the fields of reproductive justice and maternal health to advance current literature in order to inform future interventions and health policy aimed at promoting equity of health, especially among people of childbirth.
What are your favorite places or aspects of life in Baltimore?
My favorite aspect of life in Baltimore is the number of community events and available producer markets. More specifically, I love to attend the various events organized at Enoch Pratt libraries. In addition, some of my favorite cafes in Baltimore are Black acres roaster,, Adee Café RoastersAnd Matriarch.
What advice would you give for potential students interested in joining the PFRH community?
My advice to potential students is to find a sustainable personal care routine. As there are several incredible learning and professional opportunities available to students, it can initially be very overwhelming. Be aware of your capacity, avoid outdoor and exhaust yourself!