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Class Notes Before becoming a state delegate, Robbyn devoted more than 15 years to working in international health research at Johns Hopkins University, the World Bank and other organizations, and has lived and worked in nearly a dozen countries in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. With a focus on prevention of infectious diseases such as HIV/ AIDS and malaria, Robbyn also contributed to research that led the World Health Organization to revise its global policies on cervical cancer prevention. Robbyn recently turned her attention from international to US health policy; in addition to serving as state delegate, she also works as special assistant at the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, the state agency that implements Obamacare. A well-regarded community leader in Baltimore, Robbyn has spearheaded grassroots movements to increase greening, transit infrastructure and sustainability. Robbyn studied Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in the west African nation of Niger, where she learned the Zarma language. She graduated from the University of Chicago with a B.A. in anthropology and holds a Master of Public Health degree from Columbia University. 1982 REUNION YEAR dON't MISS Out ON all Of the 35th reuNION fuN ON SepteMber 23rd! fINd detaIlS aNd reGISter tOday at WWW. latINSchOOl.OrG/aluMNI/reuNION Or phONe 312.582.6040. I think I'm going to use my mom as a reference. Should I bring her to the interview? They still need your guidance... connectlatinschool.org With Connect Latin School, you can… • Ask for or give career advice • Browse upcoming events and find networking opportunities • Volunteer to provide informational interviews, review resumes and/ or make introductions for fellow community members • Find and engage with Latin community members in your field of interest or geographic area • Post jobs and internship opportunities CONNECT LATIN SCHOOL Connect Latin School is the new online professional networking hub dedicated exclusively to the Latin community – connecting alumni, parents, faculty and staff in one virtual location. Latin Magazine » Summer 2017 39

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