MEET DORCAS

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Dorcas, who is a 2020 graduate of Columbia University's Health Policy & Management masters program and was an Associate Graduate Intern at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Epidemiology administration throughout the pandemic, said they believes all health is interconnected.

“As health providers refusal to treat LGBTQ+ patients continues to be legalized and debated, the visibility of Black trans people in public health is more important than ever. Beyond visibility, people should know there are public health specialists working to create better conditions in healthcare for our communities everywhere.”

Dorcas said they journal daily because they love writing and consider the positive mental health impact of writing a plus. They also frequent the barbershop. “My haircuts are really important to me. Who am I without my hairline, not me," said Dorcas.