Center for Global Health Equity

Dr. Marzotto’s interest in global health was sparked through early experiences working with underserved communities abroad, where Dr. Marzotto witnessed how cultural context and limited resources shape healthcare delivery. While studying global health and tropical disease in Costa Rica during a semester abroad, Dr. Marzotto gained insight into diverse healthcare systems and conducted community-based research on Leishmaniasis. This foundation grew through two different outreach trips to rural Honduras, where caring for children in resource-limited settings inspired Dr. Marzotto to pursue residency in Pediatrics. As Director of Primary Care and Pediatric Research with Action for Education, Dr. Marzotto has since led initiatives to improve continuity of care, strengthen prevention strategies, and ensure ethically sound, culturally informed practices in partnership with local leaders. These experiences have solidified Dr. Marzotto’s commitment to pediatric global health and a desire to continue building community-engaged, sustainable healthcare programs.