Shaila Nazneen is a PhD candidate in the Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE) program at the University of Texas at El Paso. She holds an MPH from North South University in Bangladesh with a major in Epidemiology. She has over eight years of experience in public health research, program management, and epidemiological studies, including projects with BRAC and UNICEF Bangladesh. Her doctoral research focuses on the combined impacts of air pollution, extreme heat, and socioeconomic status on health outcomes, using advanced geospatial analysis, machine learning techniques, and statistical modeling. Ms. Nazneen is skilled in analyzing epidemiological data, machine learning, and geospatial modeling, with a strong track record of translating research into actionable strategies for disease prevention and health promotion. She worked in community-based health interventions and culturally responsive outreach and preventive health programs focusing on health, hygiene, and rights. Ms. Nazneen’s professional goal is to apply environmental epidemiology and data science to improve health globally, particularly in underserved communities.