Welcome to The Junia Journal! My name is Zhifa, and I am your host. I am a medical doctor by training, though I am currently not practicing clinically. I work full-time as a public health professional, which is somewhat harder to explain than simply saying “I am a physician”. I work at the intersection of medicine, education, and global health equity, building programs that help people learn, access care, and thrive. Hopefully, God willing, contributing something meaningful along the way.

I am learning how to speak Urdu, play tennis, and publish regularly on this blog. My hobbies include reading, listening to great playlists, walking in the park, and making people laugh! I am convinced that my long-term trajectory includes scholarly publications, several New York Times bestseller books, a lifestyle brand, and a Netflix stand-up special starring yours truly.

I hope to share meaningful, informative, and entertaining content on this website. Wish you all a very happy reading!