MPH Students

Hometown: I was born in Fort. Lauderdale, FL but I have been in Charlotte for almost 20 years. Undergraduate Degree: Early Entry student currently completing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) with a minor in Anthropology at The university of North Carolina at Charlotte Public Health Interests: I am passionate about studying infectious […]

Undergraduate Degree: B.A in Psychology, Brevard College Public Health Interest: Created better policy and helping communities thrive. Public Health Experience: Internship/Volunteer at El Centro-Homework Club/College & Career Readiness/Resource Hub for the Latinx community. Pisgah Health Foundation-local non profit for health in wellness. I was researching poverty and a poverty eradication program, Circles USA. Transylvania NAACP-Get Out the […]

Hometown: Sartell, MN Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Public Health with a minor in Spanish for Health Professions from University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire Public Health Interests: Vaccines, preventative health care, and nutrition. Public Health Experience: I interned at Chippewa County Department of Public Health as a community health intern where I helped […]

Hometown: Charlotte, NC Undergraduate Degree: B.S. in Health Systems Management with minors in Gerontology and Data Science from UNC Charlotte. Public Health Interest: Healthcare accessibility, health disparities, infectious diseases, aging, machine learning. Public Health Experience: I currently work for the American Red Cross as a Donor Notification Coordinator, where I monitor the receipt of test […]

Hometown: Managua, Nicaragua Undergraduate Degree: Médico General (General Practitioner) from Universidad de Defensa de Nicaragua “4 de Mayo” (UDENIC) Public Health Interest: Infectious disease control and prevention. Public Health Experience: I did a medical internship at Hospital Militar Escuela “Dr. Alejandro Dávila Bolaños” in Managua, Nicaragua. Why I chose the MPH program at UNC Charlotte: […]

Hometown: Charlotte, NC Undergraduate Degree: M.B.B.S from SVIMS-SPMC, India Public Health Interest: Health equity, Healthcare literacy, Supporting Healthcare professionals. Public Health Experience: My professional background has primarily been in clinical practice across various healthcare settings, where I developed a strong foundation in patient care. Over time, I discovered a passion for addressing the broader challenges […]

Home Country: India Undergraduate Degree: B.S. in Biology, pre-med, University of Massachusetts Boston; CPR certificate, research with mice. Public Health Interests: Epidemiology and community health. Public Health Experience: Volunteered at MGH hospital in patient escort and surgical department. Have been part of research for almost a year in developing therapy for type 2 diabetes. Why […]

Hometown: Greensboro, NC Undergraduate Degree: B.S in Public Health, Minor: Chemistry, Institution: Appalachian State University Public Health Interest: Public Health is the best way for primary prevention, if we can slow chronic diseases by making communities more health conscious and aware of underlying health problems, it can prevent future health complications. I want to work […]

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) with a minor in Healthcare Administration from Appalachian State University. Public Health Interest: I’m interested in further understanding the drivers of health, as well as addressing the growing concern of substance misuse and abuse within our communities. Public Health Experience: Currently, I work with the Center […]

Hometown: Davidson, NC Undergraduate Degree: B.A in Public Health Studies, Minor: Poverty and Social Justice, Institution: Elon University Public Health Interest: Health Disparities in the Aging Population, Community Health, Nutrition Public Health Experience: I interred at Burlington Homes (a low-income apartment complex for those over the age of 55) where I worked directly with the residents to […]