As an undergraduate biochemist, learning how to communicate to a variety of audiences was not a skill that I prioritized. I knew little about the intricacies of public health and how it was actually pursued and accomplished before starting my Master of Public Health (MPH) Program at the University of Minnesota. My familiarity was with […]
Category: Student Spotlight
MCH students are doing amazing things! Read on to learn about their diverse interests, skills, reflections, passions, and more.
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Student Spotlight: How Did Tory Bruch Support Families Healing from Substance Abuse and Trauma?
By Tory Bruch I am a second year graduate student earning my Master of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health. Though I entered the program with limited professional working experience, I have taken advantage of the many opportunities available to students in the School of Public Health; I have found jobs and volunteer […]
Student Spotlight: How Did Nicki Cupit Use Public Health Skills to Promote Safe Infant Sleep at a State Health Department?
By: Nicki Cupit I had the privilege of working with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) this summer as part of the Human Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Graduate Student Epidemiology Program (GSEP). As a GSEP participant, I was involved in a process evaluation employing a mixed-methods approach to answer evaluation questions of the […]
Student Spotlight: How did a guest lecturer help Sam Lo “land” on her area of study?
Sam Lo (MPH 2016) talks about how her background in law led to public health, and how a guest lecturer in her Foundations of MCH Leadership (PubH 6630) course created an opportunity for her to undertake important work that has direct impact on pregnant incarcerated women. With funding through HRSA, the Center for Leadership Education in MCH was able to […]
Student Spotlight: How did Love Odetola’s international work inspire her pursuit of an MPH?
Recent graduate Love Odetola (MPH 2016) is passionate about eliminating inequities in maternal and child health (MCH). In this Student Spotlight, Odetola–who won the 2016 President’s Student Leadership and Service Award for her local and international leadership and philanthropic work–discusses her pathway to the UMN’s MCH Program and her work with the World Health Organization (WHO). In […]
Student Spotlight: Why did Kaying Vang-Lor decide to pursue an MPH in MCH?
For Kaying Vang-Lor, choosing the University of Minnesota’s Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Masters Program was an easy decision. As a mother and nurse, Kaying says, “There is more to healthcare than just the actual practice.” By enrolling as an MCH Masters student, Kaying is hoping to help underrepresented populations have their voice be heard. […]
Student Spotlight: How is Satlaj Dighe using evaluation to impact communities?
by Satlaj Dighe Before joining the University, I was working in the community health sector of India. My work was focused on Community Health Worker (CHW) programs, where I was involved in training, curriculum development, and building management and support system structures for ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists), who are Indian government-supported CHWs. ASHAs serve […]
Student Spotlight: How is Mi Lee Helping WIC Participants Have Healthy Pregnancies?
by Mi H. Lee I am currently working with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). WIC is a government-run nutrition program that helps young families eat well and be healthy. One way they achieve this goal is by providing pregnant women with nutrition education, […]