General Information

Background

Professional Title	I am a current Masters Student and I hope to be known as someone who helps others stay healthy.
Bio and Background	My name is Maria Aziz and I am born and raised in Southeast Michigan. I went to the university of Michigan for undergrad and studied Public Health. Currently, I am a Masters student studying Business Management. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my friends/family, watching movies, being in nature, and reading.
Why I am a Force for Health Member	I am an ambassador of the FFHN. My goals for joining this program is to help me improve my life and the lives of people around me. I hope to learn more about nutrition and just healthy habits in general to improve my current lifestyle.
How I use the Force for Health Network Tools	I will be using the Force for Health Network Tools to help improve my diet. Nutrition and diet are one of the most important factors in feeling good about myself and having more energy throughout the day. Therefore, I will be using the FFHN to navigate how to track my workouts and eat better.
My inspiration	My parents inspire me because they are immigrated to the United States and left behind their families and everything else. My dad worked many jobs while paying his way through graduate school so his family could have a better life. My mother had to leave her family behind and start over in a new country. They sacrificed a lot for me to have the life I currently have so I will forever be grateful for them.
Location	Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
What would you like people to know about your community?	My community is a very diverse and loving environment. We all help each other and everyone is really friendly. It’s not just a group of people; it’s a family that uplifts one another through shared faith, traditions, and values. My community thrives on the principle of helping others, whether it’s through small acts of kindness or coming together during difficult times. There’s a sense of belonging here that’s hard to describe but so powerful to experience.It’s a place where everyone has a role, and everyone is seen. We celebrate each other’s successes, mourn together in losses, and always prioritize compassion and understanding.

My Citizenship Health Factors

Some of the factors that have been challenging for me have been...	i struggle with eating enough daily and i also struggle with healthy sleeping habits.
It's important for me to be part of my community's health because...	I care about the people around me very deeply and want them to live long and healthy lives. I have more knowledge than them so I can help guide them to make healthy decisions.
Some of the strength of my community health factors are:	My community takes care of each other really well. I am proud to be part of a community that will drop whatever they are doing and going to help other people. We are also very resilient and continue to work hard.
Some of the challenges in my community regarding certain health factors are:	Most people in my community are immigrants and they tend to not have knowledge about nutrition. They is also a stigma around mental health and even physical health check ups. It is essential to help dissolve these stigmas in order to help promote better health outcomes.
I believe I can help improve my community's health by...	I can improve my community’s health by educating them on the importance of physical activity and nutrition. I can do this by backing up these findings with scientific facts and examples.