Maite Medina, MPH, RN, joined the EMPH program as a bilingual Registered Nurse and a Certified Infection Control Practitioner (CIC) with deep expertise in both acute care and public health. A proud Mexican immigrant, she brings a unique perspective to her work advancing health equity and access to care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UCLA in 2016 and holds a Public Health Nurse certification. Maite Medina has extensive experience in managed care and the pharmaceutical industry. Specializing in strategic planning and cross-sector collaboration, Maite focuses on bridging the gap between industry operations and community health initiatives.

Her dedication to leadership and academic excellence earned her recognition as the 2026 Levin-Gordon EMPH Scholarship Recipient. She also co-led team SafeBite Technologies to victory in the EMPH Sinaiko Business Plan Competition, along with Trishna Singh and Emily Brown.

Maite is passionate about leveraging executive policy frameworks to improve health access and drive broader community benefits. She was inducted into the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health in 2026, membership in which reflects the dedication of an individual to increasing the quality of the field of public health, as well as to the protection and advancement of the health of all people. 

“Every class in this program has made me a stronger nurse, and I’m leaving with a genuine interest in exploring a path in nurse leadership. I’m not sure exactly what that path looks like yet, but I’m excited to find out. I remain committed to health equity, which is one of the main reasons I became a nurse and pursued this degree. The EMPH program has strengthened my confidence as a leader and equipped me with a whole new set of skills to help me better serve the communities that need it most.”