Biography:
Nife Joshua is a junior at Amherst College, majoring in Environmental Studies, with a strong focus on research in healthcare. She conducted a phenomenological study in Madagascar, emphasizing indigenous voices in healthcare, under the guidance of Dr. Nat Quansah at the University of Antananarivo's Pharmacology Department. Nife worked on a National Science Foundation project on mycorrhizal fungi in Alaska with Professor Rebecca Hewitt, using Excel to analyze data on bulk density, phosphorus percent, and soil PH. Her experience as a certified EMT complements her research interests. She serves as an editor for The Amherst Student.
Title : Certified healers and community health: Analyzing legislative impacts on traditional medicine in Madagascar