Fall 2011 Interns

Isela Martinez

Isela Martinez is a senior at UCSD pursuing a B.A. in International Studies and a minor in International Migration. Her focus on Latin America stems from her roots and her experience as an immigrant to the United States with her family as a child. Her need to understand why her own and so many other families migrate around the world have made her eager to learn more about Latin America. She is especially interested in development and indigenous issues. Her wish is to put to practice what she has learned at UCSD, but more importantly to make a difference. Being part of Voces y Manos is a perfect opportunity to help; to have a real-life, close look at the issues that matter the most to people and that make it possible for the social, cultural and economic development of an entire country.

Nicolette Kalic

Nicolette Kalic is a senior at University of California, San Diego with a major in Communications while also taking on a minor in Global Health.  She has always been passionate about the human body and grew up thinking she would one day become a surgeon. However, over the course of the years, she has found her true calling lies within the realm of global public health and all that it encompasses. After returning from her summer at the Yale School of Public Health interning for a NIDA funded HIV study, she has been itching to continue her role in the public health community. She is thrilled to be part of the Voces Y Manos team as a student intern, and looks forward to learning more about the culture and history of the populations we are aiming to help!

Allison Van Vooren

Allison Van Vooren is a third year Human Biology major and Global Health minor at UCSD. As a bilingual San Diegan, she is very passionate about the Latino populations around the globe. She loves learning about indigenous medical traditions and their impact on the local communities. Particularly, she is interested in the social and structural elements of health, especially involving infectious diseases like tuberculosis, cholera, and dengue fever. One day she hopes to work with disenfranchised populations as a pediatrician, creating trust and building relationships to improve the health of the community. She is thrilled to be a part of the Voces y Manos team and can’t wait for the opportunities ahead for Rabinal!