MPH Students

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 […]

Academic Background: BS in Materials Science and Engineering with a concentration in Biomaterials from North Carolina State University Public Health Interests: My interests in public health consist of improving health and making a positive difference in underdeveloped communities. Public Health Experience: My experience includes Medical Scribing for the company Deep Scribe, as well as volunteering […]

Hometown: Waxhaw, NC Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Medical Anthropology from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Public Health Interests: Healthcare Inequality, Epidemiology, Social Determinants of Health. Public Health Experience: I worked as a nursing assistant in an elderly care home for dementia patients. Why I chose the UNC Charlotte MPH Program: […]

Undergraduate Degree and Institution: B.S. in Communication, Institution: Kennesaw State University Public Health Experience: HIV/AIDS Public Health Experience: I have volunteer experience with AID Atlanta and Queen City Harm Reduction. As a former Grant Writer for Status: Home, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing housing and supportive services to individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS, […]

Academic Background: B.S in Biology with a minor in Chemistry at Southern Villainous University Edwardsville Where I’m From: St. Louis, Missouri Public Health Interests: Infectious and chronic disease Public Health Experience: Research for medications to control hypertension Why I chose the MPH program at UNC Charlotte: The UNC Charlotte MPH program is very diverse and offers […]

Academic Background: B.S. in Biology, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Certificate in Leadership, Innovation, Technology, Diversity (LEADS), UNC Charlotte Where I’m From: Greensboro, NC Public Health Interests: Infectious disease epidemiology, antibiotic resistance, disease prevention, immunology, vaccinology Why I chose the MPH program at UNC Charlotte: I love UNC Charlotte, I recently got my […]

Undergraduate Degree and Institution: B.S in Psychology, Institution:The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Minors in Public Health & Criminal Justice Public Health Interests: Health Policy, Education, & Health Equity Public Health Experience: Development Chair for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), planned a PurpleStride event, participate in PurpleStride yearly, and written to Congressmen and Senators. […]

Academic Background: Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a minor in Psychology from State University of New York University at Albany Public Health Interests: My interests are in Maternal and Child Health, Community Health, Health Equity, and Epidemiology. Public Health Experience: During my last semester in undergrad, I had the privilege to intern with […]

My name is Johana Rodriguez, I am a student in the MA/MPH program, with a concentration in Epidemiology. In 2021, I graduated from UNC Charlotte, Summa Cum Laude, with my B.A in Anthropology and Latin American Studies. I am interested in women’s health equity, minority health, and health disparities. I hope to use my degree […]

Undergraduate Degree and Institution: Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH), Minor: Sociology, Institution: The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Public Health Interests: Epidemiology Public Health Experience: NC MedAssist Why did you chose the UNC Charlotte MPH program? I decided to stay in Charlotte as I know the faculty and staff in the public […]