Ariel previously contributed to a research paper that assessed the feasibility of peer group mobile-messaging interventions, conducting descriptive and qualitative analyses and presenting findings in comprehensive tables and graphs. She also played a key role in building collaborations with community partners, leading weekly taskforce meetings and updates. Her organizational skills were put to the test when she spearheaded the planning and monitoring of a public workshop on digital health awareness for attendees during World No Tobacco Day in 2022. Beyond her academic pursuits, Ariel is building on a venture dedicated to addressing the unique mental health challenges faced by Asian Americans. She is designing an app that provides online psychoeducation and peer support, offering culturally adaptable preventative measures.
Ariel Zhao
Ariel Zhao is a Master of Science Candidate in Global Health and Populations Department at Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health. Ariel serves as a co-investigator on a project titled “Optimizing Health Evidence Presentation to Content Creators for Enhanced Incorporation into Content: A Mixed-Methods Approach,” in collaboration with CHC and Social Currant. This research aims to build on foundational work exploring how different presentation formats, from toolkits to AI-driven tools, impact content creators’ ability to disseminate health information.
