MPH Students

Nyja M. Grant
Analyst | Management | Database Management -SQL, QLP ECL & IPF | Air Force Veteran | Educator | International | Victims Advocate | Protocol Specialist | Social Event Coordinator | Green Belt Candidate | Dual Masters Candidate, MA Biomedical Anthropology, and MPH with Community Health Practice concentration at UNC Charlotte | Research interests include: neonatal […]

Sandra Gyamfuaa Badu
Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Shenyang Medical College Public Health Interests: Health promotion and disease prevention Why I chose the MPH program at UNC Charlotte: Because UNC Charlotte’s MPH program is well structured with great modules, in-person classes, and small class sizes.

Keira Heard
Hometown: Charlotte, NC Bachelors Degree: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Public Health Interests: Adolescent Mental Health and Health Equity Why I chose the MPH program at UNC Charlotte: I chose the MPH Program at UNC Charlotte because I’m interested in continuing my education in the heart of […]

Jhori Hodges
Hometown: Raleigh, NC Academic Background: Anthropology Public Health Interests: Black American mental health, equity, cultural competency Public Health Experience: I graduated from medical school this year and we had a heavy emphasis on public health at my institution. I have experience teaching healthy eating and sex education to elementary and middle school-aged underrepresented minorities along […]

Jenna Hollenhead
Undergraduate Degree and Institution: Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Minor in Forensic Science, Institution: The University of North Carolina Wilmington Public Health Interests: Medical Anthropology, cultural disease and health impacts Why did you chose the UNC Charlotte MPH program? MPH and MA in Anthropology dual degree program

Martin Imo
Where I’m From: Raleigh, NC Bachelors Degree: Bachelor of Science in Public Health from East Carolina University Public Health Interests: Health Disparities between African Americans and their counterparts Public Health Experience: Interned with the American Red Cross (Disaster Relief Services) in Greenville, NC Why I chose the MPH program at UNC Charlotte: Researching and seeing […]

Lindsey Jones
Hometown: Denver, NC Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Anthropology with a minor in Girls’ Studies From Appalachian State University. Public Health Interest: Women’s rights, gender equality, maternal health, healthcare disparities. Why I chose the UNC Charlotte MPH Program: I chose the UNC Charlotte MPH program because I was very interested in the dual degree […]

Victoria Jones
Hometown: Harrisburg, NC Undergraduate Degree: B.S. in Art Therapy and Psychology at Mars Hill University Public Health Interests: Substance Use Why did I chose the UNC Charlotte MPH program: Good program, close to home, same education for lower price About Me: I like being outside, doing art, and being with my dogs.

Mabel Kala
Where I’m From: Ghana Academic Background: BSc in Public Administration: Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration Public Health Interests: Epidemiology Why I chose the MPH program at UNC Charlotte: UNC Charlotte MPH is the best of the best. The curriculum is well-detailed and advanced. More About Me: I love making new friends, reading, and […]

Ayesha Kamdar
Academic Background: Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management with a double minor in Public Health and Biology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Where I’m From: Belmont, NC Public Health Interests: Non-profit Work, Management Practice Public Health Experience: I have experience volunteering with the Department of Leadership and Community Engagement at UNC […]