Public Health Buckeyes
MPH-VPH student focused on vector-borne diseases in marginalized communities
Tahirah Jones, Veterinary Public Health
Tahirah Jones reflects on background in environmental health, commitment to health equity
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.
Doctoral student forging path in genomics research
Anna Eames Seffernick, PhD, Biostatistics
Anna Eames Seffernick's passions for math, science and improving clinical outcomes made biostatistics a great match for her.
Public health a perfect fit for this environmental public health student
Monica Shah, BSPH, Environmental Public Health
A Cleveland native, Monica Shah first learned of public health as a high schooler — and she hasn’t looked back.
‘One Health’ sparks BSPH student’s path in public health
John Gardner, BSPH, Environmental Public Health
A pre-med public health student, John Gardner has a clearer perspective how public health issues impact hospitals and the patients who receive care.
MPH student forging path in women’s cancer epidemiology
Jordyn Brown, MPH, Epidemiology
Lifelong Columbus resident, Jordyn Brown saw great opportunities close to home at Ohio State, earning her Bachelor of Science in Public Health in 2020. Brown's work as a Master of Public Health-Epidemiology student is focused on improving women’s health, and has plans to continue it in a PhD.
PhD student explores antibiotic resistance in Ohio, Brazil
Molly Mills, PhD, Environmental Public Health
Molly Mills, a PhD student specializing in environmental public health, is helping piece together clues to mitigate the global antibiotic resistance crisis through her work with professor of Environmental Health Sciences Jiyoung Lee.