Gabriela Deusch
Dedicated Public Health graduate and PRIME-LA Scholar with practical experience in clinical settings, research, and community service. Co-authored a published study on pain management for diabetic foot ulcer patients and developed a Spanish-language literacy platform for underserved families. Committed to advancing equity and access to care through community outreach and youth programming.
Work History
Club Leader
5 Months- Reflected club mission and values in all programming and activities
- Planned and implemented enrichment activities enhancing personal growth and community engagement
New Student Orientation Leader
2 Years 3 Months- Integrated 100 first-time college students into Pasadena City College's campus by informing them about academic and personal support services available.
- Coordinated activities that fostered connections between new students and faculty, promoting a supportive community atmosphere.
Team Member
4 Months- Maintained cleanliness of facilities and prepared party areas promptly for upcoming events
Crew Member
9 Months- Took orders, prepared orders, and collected payments
- Collaborated with team members in a fast-paced environment to ensure accurate order fulfillment and high customer satisfaction
Seasonal Worker
4 Months- Assisted in store merchandising and visual maintenance to drive sales and organization
Sandwich Artist
4 Months- Maintained a positive customer service environment while efficiently managing order flow, greeting guests, and taking orders
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
- Dean’s Student Ambassador
- Treasurer, Undergraduate MD/PhD Society (UMPS)
- Public Health Honors Student
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
- Associate Degrees in Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, Public Health, Humanities, and Behavioral Sciences
- Honors Transfer Program
- 400+ Clinical Volunteer Hours (2022 - 2024) at various hospitals
Skills
Timeline
Club Leader
Team Member
Crew Member
Seasonal Worker
New Student Orientation Leader
Sandwich Artist
University of California, Irvine
Pasadena City College
AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS
Internships
Public Health Consulting Intern | Lettuce Gather Resources | Remote | June 2026 - Present
• Meeting weekly with a team to research food access in rural communities
• Helping plan a community cooking class for nutrition education
Environmental Health Intern | Bolsa Chica Land Trust | Huntington Beach, CA | Sept 2025 - June 2026
• Supported environmental conservation and community engagement initiatives
• Assisted with outreach, education, and field activities related to environmental and public health
Research Assistant | PH Honors Research Program, DANU Lab | Irvine, CA | Sept 2025 - May 2026
● Conducted honors thesis research examining how sharing versus seeking health information on social media differentially affects health care self-efficacy among undergraduates, with focus on transfer students.
Undergraduate Researcher | NSF – Keck Hospital of USC| Los Angeles, CA | Sept 2023 – July 2024
• Presented research at Caltech Connect and contributed to White House discussions on the CHIPS Act and community college pathways
• Gained clinical exposure with the Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA), assisting a podiatrist with patient care and procedures for individuals with diabetes