Namoonga Mantina
Namoonga’s dual upbringing in Zambia and the United States instilled in her a deep sense of service to the wellbeing of others. Since beginning her journey with UACC COE January 2022, Namoonga has transitioned through various roles including Graduate Research Assistant, Research Program Administrator, to currently serving as the COE Community Outreach Manger, supporting efforts to alleviate the burden of cancer in the Southern Arizona community. Namoonga obtained her MS in Public Health from the University of Arizona College of Public Health in December 2021, her MBA from Eller College of Management in May 2022, and is slated to obtain her Doctorate in Public Health in 2024. With her public health training and business acumen, Namoonga aspires to develop and facilitate sustainable strategies that champion health equity solutions for underserved communities - locally and globally.