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.
PhD, Health Behavior and Health Promotion
Trevor Moffitt strives to improve substance use treatment outcomes
Master of Health Administration
Nicole Vavro student strives to make an impact for all patients
PhD, Epidemiology
Gates Scholar Lamuel Bean strives for excellence in education, research
BSPH, Environmental Public Health
Amelia Soergel assists mosquito monitoring and control
MPH, Program for Experienced Professionals
Olivia Nathan furthers passion for helping underserved communities
BSPH, Environmental Public Health
Natalie Hickman pursues passions for public health in career pivot
Master of Health Administration
Daniel Kopechek combines passion for business, health care
BSPH, Public Health Sociology
Dena Hussain goes from undecided to never looking back after finding public health
BSPH, Public Health Sociology
Lauren Hackenberg draws on compassion, importance of health care in public health pursuits
MPH, Health Behavior and Health Promotion