MPH

Meet Kaitlyn Jones, MPH health behavior and health promotion student, who was drawn to programs in both the College of Public Health and the College of Social Work for their strong focus on advocacy, social justice and policy change. 

Meet Sharmake Diriye, a second-year MPH student in epidemiology, who combines his love for the Columbus-based Somali community he grew up in with a drive to diminish systemic barriers and improve health outcomes for all.

Olivia Nathan, a first-year student in the college’s online Master of Public Health Program for Experience Professionals (MPH-PEP) is a Columbus native and board-certified HIV Pharmacist at Equitas Health. Nathan is passionate about delivering culturally competent care to underserved populations, particularly the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) community and those who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. Nathan is fluent in American Sign Language.

During the three years Barento Taha spent working on his first film, he regularly found himself in spaces that pushed him outside his comfort zone. 

“I solely existed in this area where all I did was be quiet and learn from people,” said Taha, who studied neuroscience as an Ohio State undergraduate and graduated this May with a Master of Public Health (MPH).