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.

Monica Shah, BSPH, Environmental Public Health
Public health a perfect fit for this environmental public health student

John Gardner, BSPH, Environmental Public Health
‘One Health’ sparks BSPH student’s path in public health

Jordyn Brown, MPH, Epidemiology
MPH student forging path in women’s cancer epidemiology

Molly Mills, PhD, Environmental Public Health
PhD student explores antibiotic resistance in Ohio, Brazil

Neha Checka, BSPH, Public Health Sociology
BSPH student uses advocacy to improve social, health equity

Andreas Teferra, PhD, Epidemiology
PhD student explores link between tobacco use, health care access

Mahrukh Naqvi, BSPH, Environmental Public Health
BSPH student cultivates passion for community health

Trevor Moffitt, PhD, HBHP
PhD student strives to improve substance use treatment outcomes

Lamuel Bean, PhD, Epidemiology