Elsa Loya

Health Educator
Elsa Loya
Pronouns:
she, her, hers

Identities & Language

  • Cis Woman
  • Hispanic or Latinx
  • Language: English, Spanish

Education & Certifications

  • MPH

Professional Experience/Role

Elsa has worked at the University of Arizona since September 2018 with the Office of Early Academic Outreach and then as an Academic Advisor with the College of Public Health. Her background includes expertise in adolescent health, and she is particularly interested in areas such as physical activity, sexual health, mental health, substance misuse, and health disparities and minority health.  In her Health Educator role, Elsa delivers workshops on a variety of health topics, implements health promotion and risk reduction activities and programs for the campus community, and contributes to Campus Health's digital communication efforts. 

Personal Interests

  • Traveling, exercising, reading, painting, and being outdoors (walking, hiking, camping, swimming).