Climate Pathfinder: Ph.D. Student Focuses on Heat, Health and Community

Elizabeth Rojo carries many experiences as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, world traveler, immigrant, Mexican American, first-generation college graduate -- and a Duke Ph.D. student seeking systemic change.

In her Ph.D. studies in population health sciences, Rojo tackles one of the most pressing public health threats driven by climate change: extreme heat. She uses her personal and professional knowledge to center the voices of community in her research