Uju Nwizu

Ujuoñu “Uju” Nwizu

UCLA School of Public Health Class of 2025

Health Justice Fellow

Uju was born in New York City and grew up in Mississippi and various parts of Nigeria. Their professional interests include health equity advocacy with a specific focus on how anti-Black racism and ableism have impacted health education, access to care, and health promotion. Their specific interests include the intersection of HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health, and mental health.

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