Valentina is a research assistant at Global Food System & Policy Research and is completing her Honours BA in global health, specializing in health policy, systems & management at York University. With a strong commitment to improving health and well-being, her studies have focused on various topics including health promotion, policy, systems, patient safety, and quality improvement.
Valentina has gained valuable experience through internships and volunteer work in healthcare settings such as UHN, Mackenzie Health Hospital, and Student Counselling, Health & Well-being at York University. Her ultimate goal is to become a leader in healthcare management by working towards creating sustainable and equitable health systems that provide high-quality care for all, regardless of background or socioeconomic status.
Themes | Planetary Health |
Status | Alum |
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Hot off the Press — New Paper Explores Antimicrobial Resistance in Food Systems From a One Health Perspective | October 15, 2026
Hot off the Press — Can Systems Analysis Help Avoid Potential Policy Failure for Emerging Zoonoses and Pandemic Prevention? | January 17, 2025 Spotlight – Valentina De Leon, Addressing Health on a Global Scale | September 24, 2024 |
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