Student stories
Our Public Health Buckeyes have a wide array of backgrounds, experiences, inspiration for joining the field and plans for their future. Learn how Ohio State is preparing them to build stronger, healthier communities in Ohio and throughout the world.

MPH, Program for Experienced Professionals
Jamie O'Leary focused on childhood development, well-being

Tierra Hummons, MPH, Health Behavior and Health Promotion
HBHP student blends public health, the arts

Carson Richardson, MS, Biostatistics
Biostatistics student spends summer supporting a clinical trial in California

Emma Sakulich, MPH, Health Behavior and Health Promotion
HBHP student combines policy and public health

Alicia Murphy, MPH, Environmental Health Science
Clean drinking water drives student's focus on environmental health science

Parvati Singh, assistant professor of epidemiology
A psychiatric epidemiologist, Singh studies the impact of discrimination on mental health.

Summernickol Stewart, BSPH
BSPH student supports pregnant people before, during and after childbirth

Maraki Wondwossen, BSPH, Public Health Sociology
Public health combines Maraki Wondwossen’s passion for community, health and serving others

Cameron McCullough, BSPH, Public Health Sociology
Public Health Sociology student focused on public service, harm reduction

Ashleigh LoVette, assistant professor of health behavior and health promotion