Jonathan Uy joined us as an intern with the Programs Team in early 2018. He is currently completing his Masters of Public Health at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, with concentrations in Health Policy and Management as well as Global Health. Jonathan has previously worked as an intern with the Strategy team at CMMB during the spring semester of 2015. He also spent time in Uganda working with implementing teams to help evaluate the impact of health outreach programs and a program to reduce gender-based violence, before deciding to return to CMMB.

Where is home? Dallas, TX.

CMMB Volunteer Post: Intern with the Programs Team.

If you were asked to sum yourself up in two words, which two would you choose? Compassion and fueled.

Why CMMB? I appreciate CMMB’s forward-thinking strategy of organizational reflection and learning to always improve while maintaining its personal touch in helping people.

What are you most proud of? Having the opportunity to study the field of global health and development at an institution that is committed to improving lives and conducting the research necessary to accomplish this goal.

Imagine you are stuck in an elevator. Who would you most like to be stuck with? And why? Haruki Murakami, since he is an incredible storyteller and an all-around incredible human being.

What would be your theme song? Suit & Tie by Justin Timberlake.

Imagine if you were an animal or instrument – which would you be and why? Tiger – I respect their power and independence.

What is your hope for your experience volunteering with CMMB? I hope to gain skills and exposure related to programmatic implementation and contribute as much as I can to CMMB’s mission.

Favorite quote: “Always try to be nice and never fail to be kind.” Doctor Who.

What book should everyone read? Why? Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidman because Paul Farmer lives an incredibly inspiring life and proves that one person can make a difference in the world.

Who would you like to play you in the movie of your life? John Cho.

What is your hope for the future? I hope to pursue a career in global health where I can promote the ideals of partnership and coordination to improve the effectiveness of global health programs.

Favorite speech or Tedtalk:The danger of a single story Tedtalk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

If you could solve one world problem, what would it be? That every child in the world will have full access to education so that the next generation can be informed and make good decisions about the planet.

What are the three things you are most grateful for? My family for supporting me and my dreams, my friends for always having my back, and my mentors for showing me a better way forward.

Who is your biggest inspiration? Why? Paul Farmer because I hope to live up to the strength of his ideals.

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