Chicago, Illinois ∙ Yale University

Johntrell Bowles is a first-year graduate student pursuing a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Social and Behavioral Sciences and Global Health from Yale University. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Global Development and Medical Anthropology from the University of Virginia in 2020.

After witnessing his mother succumb to preventable public health deficiencies, Johntrell vowed to pursue a public-facing career that allows him to stand with courage and conviction to represent the needs of underserved communities. Believing that “gratitude is the gateway to greatness,” Johntrell is thankful for this fellowship and the valiant community to come.

He is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.