“Monroe helped me turn my passion of impacting my community into a reality.”
Angela began her journey at Monroe 2018 with a clear goal: to earn a Master's in Public Health and make a significant impact in her community. She was drawn to Monroe because of its flexibility, allowing her to maintain her current employment while pursuing her studies.
At Monroe, Angela found a supportive environment with professors who shared her passion for public health and community work. They helped guide her education towards her passion, focusing on working with families affected by sickle cell disease. Through her time at Monroe, Angela conducted research and developed resource centers to raise awareness, particularly within the African American, Hispanic, and Caribbean communities.
Angela's dedication shined through in her thesis about the relationship between income and sickle cell disease in the Dominican Community, reflecting her heritage and addressing a critical health issue within her ethnic group. Her time at Monroe was marked by hands-on projects and internships that allowed her to design and implement programs aimed at reducing the stigma and improving services for sickle cell patients in New York City hospitals. Her work was not just academic; it was deeply personal and impactful.
Today, Angela continues her mission through her role at the Candice Sickle Cell Fund, where she creates mental health support services for families affected by sickle cell disease. Her efforts include translating programs into Spanish and other languages, ensuring accessibility and support for diverse communities. Two of her research studies were recently accepted for the SCDAA Conference.
