Biography

Jonzelle (she/her) is a dedicated first-generation college student and a third-year Ph.D. student in the Sociology Department. Her areas of specialization are medical sociology, geographic information systems (GIS), and social inequalities. Her research focuses on sexual and reproductive healthcare for intersectionally marginalized groups, utilizing curated GIS applications to explore and address health disparities.

As a proud alumna of the University of Central Florida (UCF), Jonzelle holds a Master of Arts in Applied Sociology and a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences, complemented by minors in Diversity & Inequalities, Cultural Anthropology, and Women and Gender Studies. Upon completing her Ph.D., Jonzelle aims to pursue a research-oriented career in academia or within a government agency, where she can continue to contribute to the field and advocate for social equity.