MPH Students

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Zoology with a minor in Animal Science from North Carolina State University University Public Health Interest: I am interested in the monitoring, prevention, and response to communicable diseases. Public Health Experience: I am a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in the Food, Lodging, and Institutions program for Union County. Why […]

Academic Background: B.S. in Biology on a Pre-Med track from William Peace University, I am a certified phlebotomist, and am currently in the process of becoming a registered behavior technician. City: I was born in New Haven, Connecticut. But I grew up in Brooklyn, New York City. Public Health Interests: I am interested in infectious […]

Academic Background: B.S in Medical Laboratory Sciences Why I chose the MPH program at UNC Charlotte: I chose the field of public health programs as it plays a critical role in promoting health, preventing disease, and empowering individuals to manage illness and disabilities. I think that getting a master’s in this degree in combination my […]

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion with a minor in English from Appalachian State University Public Health Interest: Chronic disease, health disparities, substance use and global health Why I chose the MPH program at UNC Charlotte: I was first recommended to the MPH program at UNC Charlotte by my friends and colleagues in […]

Hometown: Greensboro Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) with a minor in Spanish and Biology from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Public Health Interest: Health data, research, Latinx health Public Health Experience: COVID-19 Contact Tracer and Vaccination Specialist, Research Intern at Camino Research Institute Why I chose the MPH program at UNC […]

Undergraduate Degree: B.A. in Biology: Catawba College & M.S. in General Biology: Central Connecticut State University. Public Health Interests: Environmental Health, Infectious Diseases, Vector Borne Diseases. Public Health Experience: I did an internship at Cabarrus Health Alliance with Chrystal Swinger (2016); thesis focus was on social media and tickborne diseases. Why did I chose the […]

Hometown: North Attleboro, Massachusetts Undergraduate Degree: B.S. in Public Health, Minor in Psychology, Institution: The University of Massachusetts-Amherst Public Health Interests: I am interested in community health and advocating for accessibility to vaccine clinics, public transportation to doctors appointments, and educating the community about public health. Public Health Experience: In undergrad, I worked at the […]

Academic Background: B.A. in Global Studies (Concentration in Global Health & Environment) from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Public Health Interests: My public health interests are currently in the intersection of human rights and equity within the broader global context. Public Health Experience: I currently work for a Federally Qualified Health Center […]

Hometown: Huntersville, NC Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Public Health from the University of South Carolina Public Health Interest: My main interests in public health are reproductive policy and maternal health, specifically in rural or underserved communities. Why I chose the MPH program at UNC Charlotte: I chose the UNC Charlotte MPH program because I was ready […]