Kiana Alexis Rahni
UW Honors Graduates
Kiana Alexis Rahni

Economics & Political Science
Global Health
Designation: College Honors
Honors Grads 2019/2020
Proudest Moment: Finishing my thesis felt like a major accomplishment, one that truly captured my wide range of academic interests!
Thesis: Autocratic Transitions & Health System Performance: Regime Type as a Social Determinant of Health
I came to UW determined to go to law school and run for office. Over the past four years, UW and the Honors Program gave me the opportunity to explore a much broader range of interests. I've since taken a deep dive into the field of global health, learned to code, studied abroad in Uganda, completed internships and research at King County Public Health and UW Medicine, and found my first full-time job as a consultant. I've pursued my passion for philanthropy and educational opportunity and feel so grateful and proud to have spent the last four years making the most of the communities, classes, and opportunities that UW has provided me.