Ruth Uzochukwu

Ruth Uzochukwu is a dedicated student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, pursuing a Bachelor of Public Health in Environmental Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies focused on African Global Health. Ruth actively engages in multiple roles, including Piedmont AHEC Scholar, Zietlow Civic Engagement Fellow at Carolina Public Humanities, and Community Service Co-Chair for One Africa at UNC-CH. Past experiences include serving as Program Staff at Outset, volunteering with Global Medical Brigades, and holding leadership positions at The Food Ark, where efforts centered on combating food insecurity. Additionally, Ruth has contributed as a Research Assistant at The Water Institute, specializing in toxic metals analysis in low and middle-income countries.