General Information

Name

Emmanuella

Last Name

Cann

Nickname

emmanuella-cann

Background

Organization

University of Virginia

Bio and Background

I’m a behavioral neuroscience and data science student from the University of Virginia. My interest lies in the intersection between health and data.

Why I am a Force for Health® Member...

I’m a force for health member because I am an advocate for a more informed and health conscious community. Being in force of health means I can help improve the user experience on this app which is intricately related to how much time people spend on here/ and how much more informed they become.

How I use the Force for Health Network Tools

I use force for health to make my learning more interesting through the interactive games.

My inspiration

My biggest inspiration is my sister because is a well rounded and kind person, and as a little sister, I have always looked up to her.

Location

Huntersville, NC

What would you like people to know about your community?

I was a class studying the borders between race and the environment, and I used a tool to locate some waste facilities, and there were 2, which was surprising because my community is becoming increasing diverse.

Advancing the DREAM

Advancing the DREAM - What it means to me

Advancing the dream to me means getting people started on their health goals. Because the only way for a person to intrinsically want to be a force for their own health and that of others is to get started.

My Action Pledge to Advance the DREAM?

Improving the user experience. There are great things on this app, and my pledge is to get people to realize that great by improving their experience on this app.