Marco's interest in Public Health stems from experiencing first-hand the impact of effective health education on individuals as he served as a health educator for a local community clinic. Afterwards, through his work with Napa County Health and Human Services, Marco was able to garner a better grasp of how policies affect the everyday lives and decisions individuals make. Coming from an underserved community, he understands the importance of empowering minority populations and reducing health disparities at all levels. With an MPH, he hopes to develop his epidemiological skills and utilize those skills to address health inequality in underserved communities.