Estefanía Henríquez Luthje, MPH from the University of Minnesota’s Center for Excellence in Education Leadership in Maternal and Child Public Health, is the November feature of MCH Leads. In her blog entry, titled “In Transition: Reflections on Returning Home and Redefining Growth,” Estefanía shares valuable insights on her post-graduate experiences that relate to MCH Competency 9 (Developing Others Through Teaching, Coaching, and Mentoring). “By the end of my MPH, MCH had become more than a field of study; it was a framework that reflected my values and my way of seeing the world. Along the way, my professors, supervisors, and classmates who modeled genuine compassion, collaboration, and humility shaped me.”
Estefanía Henríquez Luthje is a medical doctor from the Dominican Republic and an early-career public health professional. Through the Fulbright Program, she earned an MPH in Maternal and Child Health (MCH), with minors in Epidemiology and Global Health, from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in 2024. Since 2019, she has worked across governmental institutions, academic settings, and NGOs, including the Ministry of Public Health of the Dominican Republic, on initiatives in nutrition, MCH, and non-communicable diseases. Her experience spans program implementation and evaluation, research, and health communications. Alongside her public health work, she continues to pursue her passion for mentorship by providing career and professional development advice to students and graduates in the health sciences. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, crafts, and supporting her husband in producing musical theater,.She is also a proud mom of infant plants. You can follow her professional journey on LinkedIn.
Learn more about Estefanía’s contributions here!