Public Health Buckeyes

Tahirah Jones

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

Sharmake standing in front of Cunz Hall wearing baseball hat backwards

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.

Eric Sette, MBA-MHA Student headshot

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.

Anna Eames Seffernick PhD Candidate Biostatistics

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. 

Monica sitting outside smiling, with text 'Monica Shah, BSPH, Environmental Public Health'

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. 

John Gardner

‘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. 

Jordyn Brown, MPH student

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.

Molly Mills in lab

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.