Join us for our Learn Together series designed for NYU GPH students to connect with public health professionals and explore diverse career pathways. Each session features an NYU GPH alum who shares their career journey, insights, and advice for students interested in applying public health skills across sectors.
Featured Alum: Matilda Melkonian
Matilda Melkonian graduated from the NYU School of Global Public Health with an MPH in Community Health Sciences and Practice in May 2024. During her two years at GPH, she conducted qualitative research focused primarily on substance use and emerging adulthood through both lab-based work and direct collaboration with faculty. She also supported program management for the Center for Advancement and Dissemination of Intervention Optimization (CADIO) and worked as a Health Promotion Assistant at the NYU Student Health Center. For her Applied Practice Experience, she served as a Research and Academic Engagement Intern with the Drug Policy Alliance. Drawing on her undergraduate background in History, Matilda centers generational and historical context in her work to better understand present-day conditions and inform best practices moving forward.
Currently, Matilda is a Research Coordinator in the Health Evaluation and Analytics Lab, housed within the Department of Population Health at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Her work focuses on evaluating substance use disorder treatment through mixed methods studies to help inform policy and improve care for individuals with substance use disorders. The lab works closely with the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports and uses Medicaid data to strengthen and disseminate its findings. Matilda brings experience across research, health promotion, and program support, and is passionate about advancing thoughtful, evidence-based approaches to public health practice.
This event is only open to NYU students.