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.
Nawaf Alnuwaysir, MPH, Epidemiology
Driven by passion for health education, awareness
Rachel Mason, PhD, Health Services Management and Policy
Exploring burdens patients face navigating health care system
Angie Byrne, MPH '06
Alumna brings public health perspective to transportation safety
Paul Matherny, MPH-PEP
Supporting survivors of sexual violence, addiction with healing resources
Katelyn Abeln, BSPH, Public Health Sociology
Student-athlete helps relaunch Columbus public health camp
Rosa Negash, MPH, Epidemiology
Exploring connections between data and policymaking
Mahmood Alalwan, PhD, Epidemiology
PhD researcher explores tobacco cessation counseling in Saudi Arabia
Kaitlyn Jones, MPH, Health Behavior and Health Promotion
MPH student dreams of becoming a city health commissioner
Sharmake Diriye, MPH, Epidemiology
Driven by love for community, desire to make change
Eric Sette, MBA-MHA