Julia Matute-Kumbalasiri, MPH
Assistant Director, Public Health, Education and Communication
Educational History
B.S., Community Health Education, UMD '98; M.P.H., Community and Behavioral Health, UMD '14
Professional Interests/Specializations
Health Communications, Health Equity, Health Literacy, Health Advocacy
Length of Time at UHC
24 years
Philosophy of Care
Human First, Empowerment, Access to Care for All, Connection to Community and Resources, Collaboration, Education
Outside Interests/Hobbies
Learning to paint; gymnastics (with Gymkana), Enjoying time with my family, eating; traveling; gem mining; hiking
Fun Fact
I am a Founding Sister of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated, Upsilon Chapter Spring 1995; I am an Army Brat: I used to speak and understand German as a child
Additional Languages Spoken
Spanish
Department Information
- Administration
- Health Promotion & Wellness Services
- CARE to Stop Violence