Eleane Lema
About Eleane Lema
Eleane Lema is a Health Associate at Mathematica, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in health policy and research, with experience at various organizations and a strong interest in health equity and sustainability.
Current Role at Mathematica
Eleane Lema currently serves as a Health Associate at Mathematica, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on health-related projects and initiatives that aim to improve public health outcomes. Her work is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she contributes to Mathematica's mission of providing data-driven insights and solutions in health policy.
Previous Experience at Mathematica
Before her current role, Eleane Lema worked as a Health Career Connection Intern at Mathematica for two months in 2021. This internship took place in Princeton, New Jersey, and provided her with foundational experience in health research and policy analysis.
Educational Background
Eleane Lema earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Biology (Course 5-7) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2017 to 2021. Her education has equipped her with a strong scientific background, which she applies to her work in health equity and public health.
Research and Internship Experience
Eleane Lema has held various internships and research positions that have contributed to her expertise in health policy and research. She worked as a HealthPULSE Intern at MIT Media Lab for seven months, a Health Policy Intern at New America for one year, and as a Program Intern at Boston Medical Center for one month. Additionally, she served as a Research Assistant at the Whitehead Institute for five months.
Interests and Aspirations
Eleane Lema has expressed a strong interest in pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) and/or Master of Urban Planning (MUP) to address health disparities. She is passionate about health equity and justice for underserved communities, particularly low-income communities of color. Her aspirations include engaging in data-driven research focusing on sustainability, environmental health, and minority child/maternal health.