HCC Volunteer/Intern Profile
Country: Barbados.
Intern/Student: Student Intern.
Dates with the HCC: 2014
Name of school/college: McMaster University.
Programme at school/college: Ph.D. Biology.
How did you find out about the HCC: Through the MPH department at UWI- Cave Hill.
Projects: I initially worked on implementing a social media campaign for youth in the Caribbean. This project slowly turned into Youth4NCDs which was spearheaded by myself and diabetes champion Krystal Boyea.
Primary outputs: Social media campaign for Youth4NCDs.
How was experience HCC: It was a worthwhile experience! I thoroughly enjoy being affiliated with the HCC. I love that the HCC is so well connected regionally and globally in the fight against NCDs.
Future plans: I plan to continue to contribute to the region through health research.