Justin Mendoza, MPH

Before joining UAEM as North American Executive Director in April 2023, Justin led Partners In Health's efforts on domestic policy and advocacy strategy, where he worked on legislative policy changes like the American Rescue Plan Act and advocated for a rational COVID-19 response. Previously, Justin worked on health care priorities with Families USA and Public Citizen in Washington D.C., focused on lowering drug prices, taking on pharmaceutical patent overreach, expanding health care coverage, and lowering underlying health care costs. Justin holds an MPH in Health Policy from Yale University and a B.S. in biomedical sciences and neuroscience from Central Michigan University. As a student, he led UAEM chapters at both universities and served on the UAEM North America Coordinating Committee and Board of Directors.