Eric Chu

Born and raised in the Bay Area, I attended Diablo Valley College studying Allied Health with the intention of transferring into an Allied Health program. During my time at DVC, I worked construction where I was exposed to the harsh realities and struggles that many faced, especially immigrant populations. I witnessed poor health habits and behaviors, the contextual factors that influence them, as well as the toxic stigma surrounding mental health. I realized that, while each individual needs their own care, I wanted to focus on improving community health, which lead me in the direction of Public Health. I am now at San Francisco State where I am in my final undergraduate year majoring in Public Health. I chose to intern for Dr. Jih as her work in bringing health equity to multiethnic diverse populations is crucial in empowering communities to manage their health.