Christy Bryana Atangana is a Graduate Coach with an elite interdisciplinary background in biology, public health, and social equity. A graduate of Cornell University, Christy served as an ambassador for the Undergraduate Admissions Office, where she conducted informational interviews and provided critical resources to prospective students. Her time at Cornell was defined by a commitment to mentorship, as she actively supported underclassmen in navigating the academic and social rigors of an Ivy League environment.
Christy further specialized her expertise by earning a Master of Public Health from UCLA, focusing on Community Health Sciences. During her graduate studies, she held prestigious fellowships at UCLA’s Bixby Center for Reproductive Health Equity and the Maternal and Child Health Center of Excellence. Her high-level research and policy work—spanning maternal health, mental health, and the social impacts of incarceration—gives her a unique ability to help students translate complex social interests into compelling academic narratives.
As a Graduate Coach, Christy is dedicated to building impactful relationships with her students, providing the strategic support and institutional knowledge necessary to navigate the admissions process with confidence. She excels at helping students bridge the gap between STEM and the social sciences, ensuring their applications reflect both academic excellence and a commitment to community impact.
