Maya Thirkill

Maya Thirkill graduated from Boston University School of Public Health with her MPH in 2022 with a certificate in epidemiology and biostatistics. As a student, she was a 2021 PHP writing fellow. Maya’s experience volunteering with community health organizations in underserved communities has shaped her interest in reproductive and social epidemiology. She is fascinated by storytelling as a tool for health literacy and constructing a culture of health. Maya spends her leisure time hiking, writing, and watching documentaries. She plans to merge her passion for storytelling and health education in health-oriented films and literature in the future.