Hyacinth currently works as Safety Specialist for Hillsborough County where her work revolves around improving safety through rigorous health and safety inspections and employing analytics to streamline safety initiatives.
She received her Masters of Public Health at New York University with a concentration in Environmental Public Health Sciences where she was the 2022-2023 William N Rom Climate Fellow and worked on several projects tackling the health effects of climate change globally. Hyacinth is a fierce advocate for environmental justice, serving as a board member for Clean + Healthy and a member of the Green Leadership Trust.
When not working, she volunteers her time to the American Cancer Society as a Vice, State Lead Ambassador. Working with staff and volunteer leaders in Florida to establish personal, ongoing relationships with elected officials to advance policy change in the fight against cancer. She is especially passionate about enhancing accessibility and diversity in clinical trials.
She also serves as the Outreach Committee Chair for the USF Black Alumni Society, organizing volunteer events and conducting monthly committee meetings. She is enthusiastic about building student-alumni relationships and strengthening the society's community presence.More...