Established in 2022, the purpose of the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) student interest group (SIG) is to build a local peer network of students with a shared interest in MCAH. The MCAH SIG offers opportunities and events that engage in student-led dialogue, learning, and skill building. By connecting students interested in MCAH, the MCAH SIG will aim to create a professional network that can be leveraged post-graduation, both locally and nationally, as students move forward in their careers.
Current students are invited to complete this MCAH SIG interest form to stay up to date on the latest MCAH SIG events and meetings. For any questions related to MCAH SIG, please email mcahsig@berkeley.edu
Current MCAH SIG Leadership
Chloe Hood - MCAH MPH Class of 2026
I grew up on Whidbey Island, Washington and attended Whitman College, where I majored in Politics and discovered my passion for reproductive justice. Since graduating, I have worked as a birth and postpartum doula, providing support for new families and advocating for person-centered care. I also have a background as a youth educator and nanny, and I love learning from children and adolescents. My interests include doula care as a healthcare intervention, perinatal mental health, participatory research, and reproductive health education. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and exploring the natural world.
Kendy Mendoza - MCAH MPH Class of 2027
I was born in Guatemala and raised in East Oakland, I am a first-generation college graduate with a B.A. in Public Health and a minor in Ethnic Studies from UC Berkeley. My research experience focused on expanding doula services, family planning, and community education. This work really solidified my commitment to maternal health equity, and I’m also eager to explore other areas of MCAH, including child development. I am excited to grow our MCAH SIG community, foster collaboration, and create spaces where we can learn and uplift one another.
Former MCAH SIG Co-Directors
- Indira D'Souza, MPH - Class of 2025
- Joel Rubio, MPH - Class of 2024
- Julia Hankin, MPH - Class of 2023
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Annalisa Watson, MPH - Class of 2023
UC Berkeley's MCAH SIG is a part of the Maternal & Child Health National Network (MCH-NN), which is a network of students and early career professionals ready to share information, opportunities, and actions initiated by and for students and alums of MCAH Centers of Excellence and Catalyst Programs.