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MCH Alumni

In the last 60 years, our Master of Public Health (MPH) Program has produced ​over 600 graduates. ​O​ur MCH alumni are also on the cutting edge, producing new knowledge and providing state-of-the-art services and programs. Their achievements reflect their skills and their passion for MCH. We would like to take credit for their accomplishments, but all we can say with confidence is how proud we are that they chose our MCH MPH Program.​ ​Read ​​more about just a few of our alumni below. Additionally, view our most recent (Fall 2019) or previous (Fall 2018) Alumni Panels.​

Learn how our alumni are making a difference for families, children, youth, women and priority populations and in government, healthcare services, research, policy & academia.

Congratulations to the #UMNMCH alumni who have received UMN SPH Awards:

  • Dr. Sarah J. Atunah-Jay was the 2022 recipient of the Alumni Innovator Award
  • Dr. Julia Joseph-Di Caprio was the 2021 recipient of the Alumni Award of Merit
  • Dr. Carolyn M. Porta was the recipient of the 2017 Innovator Award​
  • Dr. Robert W. Blum was the recipient of the 2016 Gaylord W. Anderson Leadership Award​
  • Lauren D. Gilchrist was the recipient of the 2016 Emerging Leader Award ​
 

How did Katie Lins’ Deployment with Leap Enhance her Interest in Improving Health Outcomes in St. Paul?

 

How did Achiri Fon-Achu’s adverse childhood experience inform a pursuit of medical training and an MPH in MCH?

 

How has Cora Vavra’s applied practice experience helped to improve family home visiting outcomes?

 

How has Abby Fink helped to develop data biographies through her deployment with MDH?

 

How Did Teresa Laing’s International Experiences Shape Her Passion for Maternal and Child Health?

 

How does Richard Scott Improve Public Health in Communities?

 

How is Nicole Steffens Using the Lifecourse Model to Prevent Cancer?

 

How is Scott Harpin Advocating for Homeless Youth?

 

How is Traci Mouw Fighting Children’s Hunger?

 

How does Julia Joseph-Di Caprio Focus on Diversity in Leadership?

 

What Inspired Elyse Chadwick's Winding Career Path?

 

What Drives Elizabeth Scott to Support Health Equity and Social Justice?

 

What Inspired Ashley Mitchell to Pursue a Public Health Career?

Center for Leadership Education in

Maternal & Child Public Health

University of Minnesota School of Public Health
1300 South Second Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Phone: 612.624.1818
Fax: 612.624.0315
E-mail: mch@umn.edu

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