Public Health Buckeyes
Najhee Purdy reflects on experience in MPH-MD program
Najhee Purdy, MPH-MD, Health Behavior and Health Promotion
The aspiring clinician is eager to provide accessible care and address health disparities as a family medicine doctor
Supporting survivors of sexual violence, addiction with healing resources
Paul Matherny, MPH-PEP
A long-time community activist, Paul's dedication to helping people experiencing life at the intersection of sexual and domestic violence, incarceration and addiction is deeply personal.
Student-athlete helps relaunch Columbus public health camp
Katelyn Abeln, BSPH, Public Health Sociology
An Olympic hopeful, Katelyn uses her summer internship to introduce public health to Columbus teens.
Exploring connections between data and policymaking
Rosa Negash, MPH, Epidemiology
Rosa Negash explores some of the most important topics in public health today using her data management and analysis skills.
PhD researcher explores tobacco cessation counseling in Saudi Arabia
Mahmood Alalwan, PhD, Epidemiology
PhD student Mahmood Alalwan is developing a training program for respiratory therapists in Saudi Arabia, with funding from the Alumni Grants and Graduate Research and Scholarship program, equipping them to provide cessation counseling for patients who smoke.
MPH student dreams of becoming a city health commissioner
Kaitlyn Jones, MPH, Health Behavior and Health Promotion
Kaitlyn Jones 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.
Driven by love for community, desire to make change
Sharmake Diriye, MPH, Epidemiology
Sharmake Diriye 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.
MBA-MHA student combines passions for business, health care
Eric Sette, MBA-MHA
After completing a pre-med-track bachelor’s degree in biology, Eric Sette decided he was interested in addressing the complexity of health needs beyond individual patient care.
