Nicollette Doomany is a litigation paralegal at a law firm in Los Angeles and a health policy research associate at Avicenna Next, Inc, where she also manages the public health internship program in partnership with several universities in the region. Her research focuses on community-centric health policy development, including a project on climate resiliency which was recently presented at the national conference of the National Association of County and City Health Officials. 

Nicollette graduated with honors from California State University, Northridge, receiving her Bachelor of Science in Public Health in 2024, and is currently a graduate student in the Executive Master of Public Health program at the University of California, Los Angeles with a concentration in Health Policy and Management. She ultimately plans to attend law school and focus on health law in her career.

How do you spend your free time?
“In my free time I enjoy spending quality time with my family, cooking, staying active, and I also teach Assyrian language classes.”

Why did you join the EMPH program?
“I joined the EMPH program to deepen my understanding of the intersection between law and public health. My legal work focusing on clients facing housing insecurity, discrimination, and unsafe working conditions showed me how legal systems impact health outcomes. This experience shifted my focus from law as a conflict resolution tool to a means of addressing structural inequities that affect well being. Pursuing an MPH at UCLA allows me to develop the strategic and leadership skills needed to drive systemic change.”