Evelyn Bigini

Evelyn Bigini is a dedicated researcher and health advocate currently serving as a Graduate Student Researcher on the Global Action in Nursing (GAIN) Team at the University of California, San Francisco, since August 2022. With extensive experience in child health and environmental health initiatives, Evelyn has contributed to significant projects such as the Healthy Children and Environments Study focused on reducing pesticide exposure in child care centers. Additional roles include Climate Change Fellow at Start Early, Start with Equity Fellow at Arizona State University, and North American Representative for Earth Uprising International. Evelyn's background also encompasses mental health internship work with Partners In Health and participation in health equity initiatives through the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science from UCSF and multiple degrees in Global Health from various esteemed institutions.