New Student Interns Will Help Grow the Department’s Visibility and Connections
Meet Alex Dominguez and Natali Fuentes!
As the new Public Health Student Interns, Alex Dominguez and Natali Fuentes will work to expand the Department’s visibility and connections on campus and within the broader Central Valley communities.
Alex Dominguez
Originally from the California Bay Area, Alex Dominguez (picture on the left) is a senior majoring in both Public Health and Human Biology, and is keenly interested in health prevention and communication. She hopes this internship will enhance her outreach skills.
An aspiring physician assistant, Alex currently volunteers in the emergency room at Mercy Hospital, and has served as the fundraising president of the campus Operation Smile Club, where she has helped raise funds for three cleft lip surgeries. Alex also enjoys spending time with friends and family and going on outdoor adventures, like running, hiking, and skydiving!
"I hope to spread more awareness about what the Public Health Department has to offer.”
-- Alex Dominguez, Public Health Student Intern.
Natali Fuentes
Natali Fuentes (picture on the right), who hails from Southern California, is a junior majoring in Public Health and minoring in Business Management. She hopes this internship will help her sharpen her communication skills.
As a Nicotine & Cannabis Endgame intern with the Nicotine and Cannabis Policy Center (NCPC) at UC Merced, Natali is particularly passionate about preventing tobacco and nicotine use among youth. She is also an intern and research assistant for the Merced County Public Health Department, and plans to pursue a Master’s in Public Health after graduating.
“I hope to contribute to promoting the many resources that [the Public Health Department] offers and to create a space with open arms and a warm welcome to everyone.”
-- Natali Fuentes, Public Health Student Intern.
Student Interns Efforts
In their role as Public Health Student Interns, Alex and Natali will support outreach and marketing efforts by cataloging Central Valley educational institutions that offer health-related programs. They will also help create social media content for the Department, curate the Department's website, and organize events like National Public Health Week and Bobcat Day.
