Michigan State University Program in Public Health Graduate and Site Mentor Reception - May 8, 2015

MPH Graduates
Spring Semester 2015
May 8th

Melanie Adkins
Master of Public Health
Program in Public Health Practicum Experience
Macrocephaly-capillary malformation (M-CM) is a rare genetic condition that was
first identified in the 90s. Daniela Iacoboni, MS, CGC initiated a survey for families of
children diagnosed with this condition. With the help of Melanie a large amount of
data was compiled and interpreted in order to achieve the goal of creating an
outreach to provide families and clinicians about M-CM.

[Name]
[Program/ Graduate Certificate]
Ibtissam Ammary

Ibtissam Ammary
In addition to being involved in numerous organizations and programs throughout metro
Detroit, Ibtissam spent 7 weeks in Tanzania participating in a medical mission in which
allowed her to gain first hand experience on the importance of public health policies and
programs. Not only did this trip solidify Ibtissam's interest in pursing a Masters in public
health, but it also led her to acknowledge how socioeconomic and cultural factors play as
much a role in our health as regulatory healthcare policies do. Upon completion of the
MPH program, Ibtissam now feels prepared and confident to enter the workforce as a
public health officer for developing nations.
Ibtissam worked alongside Dr. Connie Currier and Ms. Linda Gordon taking part in a
research study that took place in Larteh, Ghana. There they assessed the role of
traditional medicine in the treatment of malaria. Understanding traditional medicine
practices and use in Larteh is necessary in order to enact culturally relevant public health
interventions.

Steffani Araya
International Public Health Graduate Certificate

From the core of her being, it is an integral part of her nature and character to
help and serve all types of people. Steffani was drawn to MSU’s MPH program
because she saw the value of learning and implementing preventative
strategies to improve the health of communities. She is eager to provide care
to underserved and impoverished communities locally and around the world
through medical training and a MPH.
Steffani went to Huancayo, Peru and worked with the Foundation for International
Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) by conducting a community health assessment.
The assessment findings would then help prepare for a Young Girls’ Health and
Peer-Support Group, which would eventually help adolescent girls important
things about preventative and women’s health.
Steffani Araya

Vector control, specifically mosquito control is of importance to public health as
diseases such as West Nile may pose significant harm to the public. This was the
inspiration for Melissa’s practicum. Her aim was to study what microbial
interactions were necessary as they are deposited in the water through the natural
egg laying of adults at the Walker Insect Microbiology Laboratory. The
understanding of what is necessary for growth would provide information about
potential control mechanisms.
Melissa Baker

Though always interested in medicine and health, Kayla was largely unfamiliar with the
field of public health until after the completion of her undergraduate degree. It was at
this point that she became interested in Emergency Medical Services and the role of
EMS systems in public health emergencies. She would like to work in these two
interrelated fields in the future.
Kayla Baughman
Public Health Administration Graduate Certificate

Katelin Blackmer

Katelin’s Nutritional Science degree from MSU expanded her knowledge on all aspects of
nutrition. She was able to study abroad through the International Food Law program to gain
an international view on the nutrients and food we all consume. The experience encouraged
her to return to school and sparked her interest in public health. She looks forward to
working for a governmental agency or health department to improve the health of the
community.
Working under Teresa Pawl-Knapp, Katelin learned about the way Feeding America West
Michigan Food bank in Comstock Park, MI is run throughout the state of Michigan. The Food
banks that are part of the Feeding America network across the nation by helping reduce the
hunger in America by increasing the nutrient intake of people in need. They are a part of
public health interventions reducing the risk of diseases associated with poor nutrition.
Katelin Blackmer

Tate Bonifer

As a premedical undergraduate student, Tate participated in the four-week long study
abroad program "Public Health in Ghana." Although it was her first introduction to public
health, Tate was immediately drawn to the subject and desired further study in it. In
addition to completing her MPH, she is enrolled in medical school and is eager to use her
degrees to promote health and wellness. During her study, Tate has gained a wealth of
knowledge regarding the importance of public health which will make her an exceptional
physician. She is looking forward to her future endeavors in medicine and public health.
Working with Dr. Robert Gee of the Behavioral Sciences Department at Ross
University School of Medicine Tate conducted a survey to learn more about
the attitudes and perceptions of international medical students regarding
the use of vaccinations in medicine. With widespread social media and the
current environment of suspicion regarding the effectiveness and safety of
current vaccines, there has been a recent resurgence of preventable
diseases. It is important to recognize these issues and the impact they will
have on the future of public health and healthcare.
Tate Bonifer

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Alicia Commet

Alicia Commet
For Alicia’s Practicum, she worked with the Genesys PHO utilizations team on the
implementation of a plan to reduce Emergency Department (ED) spending in
Medicaid Patients. A small amount of these patients account for millions of dollars
in ED billing. The goal of this project was to reduce the high cost spending
attributed to care in the hospital setting while improving the quality of patient care
that can be delivered in a family practice setting.

Jennifer Delongpre

Jennifer Delongpre
Jennifer worked side-by-side with a research pharmacist to complete a retrospective
research study involving penicillin allergy in hospitalized patients at Genesys Regional
Medical Center (GRMC). The study focused on patients with self reported penicillin allergy
in a specific disease process to determine the financial burden, the increase in drug-
resistant microorganisms, the increases in C. difficile infections, and other outcomes.

Jessica Eidenier

Jessica Eidenier
Working with the Organization Paws with a Cause, Jessica contacted clients that
had been placed with assistance dogs. She then gathered data from the clients
about the animals as well as the client's needs and experiences with their
assistance dogs. This data would then be organized and reported back to the
organization, as well as laying groundwork to continue to gather this information
in the future.

Hilary Fisher
Hillary worked with the Maricopa County Department’s Office of Community
Empowerment’s Preventative health Collaborative to gain exposure to the structure
of the department as well as how to implement programs in the county. Additionally,
by the end of the practicum her goal was to have an understanding of collaborative
efforts in order to strengthen the public health of the county.

Sonia Fuentes

Sonia Fuentes
Working with Disability Determination services, Sonia Fuentes was frustrated at seeing
hundreds of claims of individuals who were no longer able to work because of health
problems. She decided that it was time to learn more about the prevention side of health and
why people suffered significant loss of functioning due to manageable diseases such as
Diabetes and Asthma. The MPH program has allowed Sonia to gain insight into the root
causes of health inequities and how they impact individuals. She hopes to use the
information that she has learned to educate and empower others to improve their health.
The Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness (OPHEP) is the emergency “response
arm” of the Michigan Department of Community Health, and is responsible for preparing for
and coordinating the department’s response to emergencies that affect the public’s health.
The office maintains two federally-funded and aligned programs. These are the Healthcare
Preparedness Program (HPP) and the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP)
program
The “special projects” practicum was meant to provide a broad overview of the many facets
that the PHEP program encompasses. This includes the programs that the agency
coordinates and implements with the assistance of multiple private and public partners.

For his practicum experience Randall participated in the collaboration that works to
improve the health and nutrition of the students of Los Angeles Unified School
District. He intended to create a proposed intervention over a month that could be
used by an organization or the school district to helps schools reach higher levels of
certification from the USDA.
Randall Fullmer

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Rachael Garbo

Rachael Garbo
For Alicia’s Practicum, she worked with the Genesys PHO utilizations team on the
implementation of a plan to reduce Emergency Department (ED) spending in Medicaid
Patients. A small amount of these patients account for millions of dollars in ED billing.
The goal of this project was to reduce the high cost spending attributed to care in the
hospital setting while improving the quality of patient care that can be delivered in a
family practice setting.
Rachel first considered pursuing an MPH while working at a Veterans Affairs hospital.
While there, she realized that the majority of the population did not have equitable
access to healthcare. Rachel then set out to acquire skills that would help to close this
gap. She is now indebted to her mentors and professors, as they have helped her reframe
the way in which she values and utilizes her perceptions of complex situations. Moving
forth with the skills obtained during this program, Rachel hopes to work in joining the
spheres of public health and clinical medicine via community nursing.

Hannah Giunta
Dual Doctor of Osteopathy and Master of Public Health

Hannah Giunta
Dual Doctor of Osteopathy and Master of Public Health
In her practicum Hannah hoped to incorporate existing literature and interview
information to evaluate how Michigan maternal and child health practitioners
specifically are able to incorporate social justice into their programming.
Hannah Giunta is currently enrolled as a triple degree student at Michigan State
pursuing an MPH, a DO degree, and a PhD in bioethics. MSU's flexible MPH program
helped Giunta complete a journey she started at UNC-Chapel Hill and combine interests
in health policy, epidemiology, and health behavior. In the future, she hopes to practice
neonatology and pediatrics while conducting research on health policy and clinical
bioethics. Additionally, she hopes to work to incorporate a social justice perspective into
clinical practice and advocate for universal access to the social determinants of health.

Hang Guo

Hang’s practicum experience was a special project working with researchers
of E-Health Portfolio (E-HP). The goal of Hang’s practicum was identify the
main challenges of offering diabetes self-management services in China and
to review the effectiveness of using health informatics tools on DSME from
2000 to 2015. Hang has collaborated with local Nonprofit Organizations in
China in the development of new technology and service systems for Diabetes
control.
Hang Guo

Marissa Hake
Marissa’s practicum experience was organized through the large animal department of
Michigan State’s College of Veterinary Medicine. The goal of her practicum experience
was to perform an analysis of current antibiotic use on dairy farms and then develop
individualized hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) plans to mitigate the
risk of antibiotic residues in milk and meat. She also wanted to compare the mitigation
strategies between farms with a traditional on-call veterinarian compared to farms
with an full-time on-farm veterinarian. Through this experience she learned that all of
the farms have developed different strategies to mitigate the risk of antibiotic residues.
This project helped her strengthen her investigative, problem-solving and
communication skills.

Kali Harris
Kali in her practicum tried to determine many aspects of the nutritional statues of
uninsured, low income individuals. To do so food and physical activity choices were
documented, as well as nutritional education given. Individuals were to follow up
to see if health behaviors changed as a result. The information was then
documented to determine what impact nutrition education had on their health
behavior.

Cynthia Havens

Cynthia Havens
Cynthia's interest in public health stems from her profound familiarity with living in
a medically underserved community. As a lifelong El Pasoan, living in the US/Mexico
border area, she is aware of the detrimental effects that a healthcare shortage can
have on a community. From her involvement in the MPH program, she has achieved
higher level understanding of public health theories and practice, and plans to use
this knowledge to enhance communication about disease prevention and other
health-related topics. She also plans to pursue a career in osteopathic medicine
working to provide primary care to populations in medically underserved
communities.

Farhana Hossain

Farhana Hossain
Having practiced as a general practitioner in developing countries like Bangladesh and
Nigeria, it was obvious how people suffer from preventable illnesses. In addition, observation
of emphasis of prevention in health and disease helped pursue for innovative ways for
healthier communities, which is Masters in Public Health (MPH). Taking the core courses of
MPH program at Michigan State University (MSU) provided opportunities to choose electives
that helped lay a foundation in research and data analysis. This strong foundation laid by the
great professors of MSU will help moving further in search for jobs in clinical research and
data analysis.
Working with Save the Children USA (SC-USA) and Dr. Rashed Shah, Farhana's practicum
focused on analyzing data of a cross sectional survey of a community based data.

Rachael’s interest in public health sparked as she learned about the many determinants of
health and their influence on communities. As a future public health professional, she
intends to be an advocate for education about public health issues, create successful health
initiatives, and make public health a more appreciated field in the eyes of the general
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Rachael Hume

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Valarie James
Dual Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health

Valarie James
Dual Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health
Valarie worked with the Jackson County Health Department (JCHD) by assisting in
the completion of activities regarding the City of Jackson CLPP grant. She did this
by community presentations, rental property owner presentations, dashboard
report card for code enforcement agencies, as well as working to educate families
on safe lead cleaning methods.
Valarie's passion for serving individuals from underrepresented populations has
drawn me to the public health profession. She has a strong desire to help improve
people's lives by increasing the accessibility to health care and being their advocate
for the improved services. She learned to place an emphasis on community health
by conducting research on the social issues that affect our underrepresented
populations and feels that as a social worker and public health professional she
will be able to address those needs and implement a plan to do so. Her future
career goals include going into the global health field.

Daniel Jimenez

Daniel Jimenez
Partners for Heart Health is a program under the division of Sports and Cardiovascular
Nutrition at Michigan State University. During his practicum, Daniel conducted a literature
review in order to determine the research that has been done in this field. The literature
review concluded that the efforts to incite behavioral change through technology have been
very successful. He also visited elementary schools in order to observe lessons in person and
identify more effective ways to craft messages.

Markelo Jones
Dr. Dery and the NOSIDA initiative had been given permission to develop a radio station,
WHIV 102.3 NOLA, dedicated to human rights and social justice. The radio station would
further promote the activities (fund raisers, HIV testing, health promotion events etc.) that
NOSIDA has been introducing and promoting throughout the New Orleans community.
Markelo worked with the NOSIDA initiative by helping to develop content geared towards the
New Orleans community, he would be able to access the needs, concerns and future plans to
reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases and create outlets for unjust
human rights and social justice using radio as my choice of dissemination. WHIV could be the
pillar to better health behaviors throughout the New Orleans community.

Gustavo Juarez

The host organization for Gustavo’s practicum was the Michigan State University College of
Human Medicine, Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Gustavo’s practicum
project was to develop an educational document on Hospitalized work-related injuries in
Michigan. He started his investigation by researching information on hospitalized work-
related injuries and work compensation. Next, he analyzed data on work-related injuries at
work in Michigan with the specific conditions: burns, amputations, skull fractures, elevated
blood lead levels, asthma, lung disorders, and acute traumatic fatalities; data received from the
organization. He also analyzed data on work-related injured at work from Michigan Health
Association (MHA), Worker Compensation (WC), and Poison Control Center (PCC).
Gustavo Juarez

Oula Kassir
Oula’s project targeted the oral health for children aged 8-10 years old of low
socioeconomic status in Huancayo, Peru, which is considered an Andean city. The
diverse population of this city will gave her insight into different factors influencing
oral health. In addition, her plan sought to isolate the effects of current school-aged
children in low-income areas in Huancayo to help determine the best way to
improve the oral health of Peruvian citizens.

Raeanne Madison

Raeanne Madison
Raeanne Madison has long been committed to the health of Michigan families. While
completing her undergraduate education, Ms. Madison worked as a labor doula and
provided health education to local American Indian tribes. Pursuing a Master of Public
Health from Michigan State University seemed a natural bridge between Ms. Madison's
interests in community organizing, health, and science. Herself a member of the
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Ms. Madison was driven by the significant health needs of
her home communities to pursue a Master of Public Health from MSU. Ms. Madison
credits her MPH coursework with providing a strong scientific to research, develop,
implement, and evaluate interventions with a focus on health equity. She is privileged to
be able to apply her skills to her work as a health educator for Michigan tribes.

John Marcoe

Anna Merrihew
Dual Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health

Pursuit of the Master of Public Health program at Michigan State University was inspired by
the ONE HEALTH initiative to merge human and animal health professions. This initiative
allows medical professionals to share and utilize knowledge and best practices for the
betterment of our worldwide community. Of particular interest was emerging zoonotic
diseases and how best to approach organizational leaders in order to identify and educate
high risk individuals. Through the program, it was possible to develop a deeper
understanding of cultural diversity and appreciation of the spectrum of public health while
enhancing communication and assessment skills.
Anna Merrihew

Alejandro Miranda
Coming from a rural, border, agricultural town of Brawley, California, it is noticeable that
the health of the many individuals is not where it should be. From minority groups living
under the poverty line, to individuals being obese, to the homeless population seen
everyday, to sidewalks being completely gone in some neighborhoods, an interest in
public health grew. Through time invested in the MPH program, classes showcased how
the environment at home, in the community, and socioeconomic status could greatly
influence health. With this degree, it is the aim to empower communities in making
mindful health decisions.

Jason Norville

Jason Norville
Jason originally pursued his MPH as a continuation of his favorite class during
undergrad. He took an epidemiology course with Dr. Rip, where he learned a lot about
public health and working symbiotically with traditional medical health professionals
to create the healthiest environment possible for the greatest number of people. Along
the way, he gained further knowledge into the inner workings of public health and the
importance of teamwork in order to lead an effective and efficient response to a health
crisis of any sort.

Taylor Parker
Public Health is a way in which the practical and theoretical are able to meet to
form policy and initiatives that impact people in a helpful and meaningful way. For
Taylor, this path was and is one of the best ways to improve the lives of people
domestically and around the world.

Brianna Pfluger

Brianna Pfluger is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Masters of Public Health dual
degree student who is graduating from both programs this semester. She decided to
pursue this path due to her interests in production animal veterinary medicine, food
safety, and public health. She feels that the MPH program has greatly increased her
knowledge base and opened doors to her future in veterinary medicine. She hopes to
apply her public health interests to veterinary medicine whether in private practice
or through regulatory work after graduation.
Brianna participated in the CDC Epidemiology Elective Program for
Senior Medical and Veterinary Students for 6 weeks. She was assigned to
the National Center for emerging & Zoonotic infectious Diseases under
supervision of Dr. Colin Basler. There she participated in current
outbreak investigations, both in field and in office analyzing data.
Brianna Pfluger

Lakecia Powell-Denson
Lakecia acted as a Do 1 Thing Ambassador throughout the community. She was especially
focused on our youth. She developed emergency preparedness messages and programs
catered towards Ingham County youth. Development included messages and programs that
were adaptable to youth from various communities.

Richelle Power

Richelle's purpose for undertaking this degree was to gain insight on how large,
epidemiological trials are conducted. Instead, this degree showed that Richelle's skills are
best demonstrated and served in maternal-infant advocacy and education in choice of place
for childbirth.
During her practicum, Richelle assessed the unique needs and desires of childbearing
women who chose to give birth outside a hospital and/or are women of color to inform
“data-driven strategies to reduce health disparities and promote health equity” thus
advancing “health equity for low income and undeserved populations in the target states.”
Richelle Power

Fayana Richards
Fayana conducted a pilot study that would examine the lived experiences of
community dwelling African American seniors living with a chronic illness in
Detroit, Michigan. It would explore how conceptions of aging and well-being inform
their decision making and self-care practices regarding management of their chronic
illnesses. It would also explore how conceptions of aging and well-being are shaped
by attitudes and beliefs regarding Detroit and its perceived impact on their lives and
health.

Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts
Emma earned a bachelor of science in biology from the University of Michigan in 2013.
She minored in medical anthropology, the study of health and illness across cultures,
which inspired her to pursue a master's of public health. The public health coursework
allowed her to gain a better understanding of how and why health varies between and
within cultures and communities, as well as how a person's health can be affected by
their background, environment, and individual behaviors. The insight Emma gained
during the MPH reinforced her desire to pursue a career in medicine that emphasizes
preventive, primary care.

Jennifer Schuette

Shilpi Shah

Shilpi Shah completed her practicum at the Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) in
Detroit, MI. HFHS's mission is to improve the health of diverse MI communities. For
her practicum, Shilpi collected and analyzed data on breast, cervical and colorectal
cancer health disparities among Arab Americans and other population groups. Her
rationale for conducting this study was to understand cancer outcomes among Arab
Americans, and to propose medical interventions to improve cancer screening,
treatment, and survivorship surveillance. Overall, this practicum experience
prepared Shilpi to become a public health professional who is well prepared to
practice in a culturally diverse and rapidly changing world by educating and
empowering people to lead healthier lives.
Shilpi Shah

Erika Sikina
Dual Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of
Public Health

Erika Sikina
Dual Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of
Public Health
Erika completed her practicum experience with the Detroit Zoo working to
investigate the importance of zoonotic diseases. She felt it was important to get an
accurate experience of how public health issues arise in the veterinary world. She
participated in daily zoo animal medical care as well as minor and major surgical
events. While she was there she was asked to due research on the current non-
human primate handling guidelines and zoonotic diseases that should be brought to
the attention of those coming in contact with the animals.

Kristen Thompson

Kristen Thompson
Kristen's interest in the prevention of disease and illness, rather than the treatment is what
drew her towards the field of public health. Throughout the program she has gained valuable
insight through both education and hands on experience that will enable her to improve the
lives of others by educating the public in an effort to invoke changes in public's health and to
prevent disease. With her future career as a public health professional she hopes to make a
visible impact on the promotion of health within a community.
During her practicum experience at the March of Dimes Kristen worked on the Strategic
Mission Investment (SMI). The SMI is a focused, multi-year approach to program planning
and implementation which is currently being utilized by the March of Dimes to allow each
chapter of the March of Dimes achieve greater impact, outcomes, and visibility for mission
activities. The SMI includes all programs, grants, and advocacy in which the March of Dimes
is currently involved with.

Zachary Tigani

Inspiration for the pursuit of a MPH comes as a result of the shift in the focus of healthcare
from disease treatment to disease prevention and many medical students and physicians
completing a dual MPH/MD program or going back to school to receive their MPH. As a
medical school applicant, Zachary looks forward to applying the strategies, ideas, and
differing viewpoints learned during his time in the program to not only future healthcare
related experiences but to help move the always evolving healthcare system in a positive
direction.
Zachary Tigani

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Joe Tran

Joe Tran
The inspiration to obtain a MPH stemmed from a meeting with Dr. Frances Pouch Downes
during his studies at Michigan State University. She informed him of the demand for those
with a MPH and the potential opportunities in the field of public health. Throughout the
process, he has gained the theoretical knowledge that defines the core values of public
health, as well as the application of analytical skills needed to succeed in public health.
With a concentration in public health informatics, he plans to apply his knowledge for
epidemiological surveillance and data analysis. Career aspirations include being an
epidemiologist, one day hopefully at the Centers for Disease and Prevention.

Chelsea Van Assche

Upon arriving to Chennai, India Chelsea was given a choice of 6 projects, and selected
one to focus on. All of the projects involved addressing specific health issues related to
production animals in India. Projects could involve dairy cattle, sheep, small ruminants,
and/or poultry.
Chelsea’s interests lie in rural medicine, wildlife/ conservation, and the role of animals in
society. Through education and preventive medicine, Chelsea hopes to use her skills
gained throughout her MPH studies to improve the health status of communities around
the world as a doctor of veterinary medicine. She feels that knowledge of public health
concepts fosters a more open-minded approach to any mission and promotes the
understanding of individual concerns that come with different cultures and societal
health norms.
Chelsea Van Assche

Hannah Vanos
Hannah worked with the Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children
(FIMRC) to create a relationship with schools in Peru, to obtain and assess data on
fecal parasite prevalence in children. With this information a pilot would be
developed, administered, and analyzed creating a survey regarding risk factors
based on common species found; and also to pilot a preventative intervention to
address these risk factors.

Bincy Varghese

Bincy Varghese
Bincy completed her practicum at the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. The goal of Bincy’s
practicum was to evaluate the current method of communication, fax, to determine whether this was
an effective way to communicate with health care providers (HCPs) and to identify if alternative
avenues of communication were required. An inventory of public health mandates and protocols
from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care were gathered, and a literature review and
environmental scan were then performed. From this, a survey was constructed and distributed to
HCPs in Windsor-Essex County.

Theodore Welch

As an aspiring physician, Theodore has also sought out an MPH to aide him in his
quest to manage health operations in a hospital, clinic, or community. Throughout
his journey, he learned that hard work and dedication toward noble causes can lead
to considerable change if public health and the corresponding community work
together. He hopes to use his mph knowledge to advocate for healthy changes in his
community and to inspire youth to do likewise in their future.
Theodore chose to be a part of the Community Health Ambassadors
program (CHAMP), located in the Bronx, NY for his practicum
experience. There he would develop a replication manual for the
program. It would provide information and advice for students,
organizations, and health professionals that would like to start a CHAMP
of their own.
Theodore Welch

Mohamed Zeineddine

Mohamed Zeineddine
Mohamed’s project was part of an ACCESS led community health program known as “Healthy
Kids”. The program focused on eight different criteria Oral Health, Healthy Relationships,
Perfect Serving Sizes, Physical Activity, Support and Individuality, Cyber Bullying is Bullying,
Nutrition and Oral Health and Asthma

Andrea Batshon, Master of Public Health
Joanna Choi, Master of Public Health and Public Health Administration
Graduate Certificate
Alexis Clark, Master of Public Health
Alicia Durst, Master of Public Health
Krystle Gish, Master of Public Health
Javier Howard, Master in Public Health
Venus Kue, Master of Public Health
Summer Semester 2015 Practicum Students

Kizzi Montgomery, Master of Public Health
Gillian Mvula, Master of Public Health and International Public Health
Graduate Certificate
Rebecca Trivax, Master of Public Health
Heather VanAgtmael, Master of Public Health and International Public
Health Graduate Certificate
Andrea Watson, Master of Public Health
Lauren Wesberry, Master of Public Health and Public Health
Administration Graduate Certificate
Margaret White, Master of Public Health
Summer Semester 2015 Practicum Students

Prabir Choudhury, Clinical Trials and Research Management Graduate
Certificate
Kaitlyn Sievert, International Public Health Graduate Certificate
Public Health Certificate Graduates

Thank you to all of our site mentors!
Zakia Alavi, MD
Jessy Adjordor-Van de Beek, MPH
Colin Basler, DVM, MPH
Christine Binder, MPH
Janet Bowen, PHN
Dana Boyd, RN, MN
Jeffrey Brasie, MA
Lori Bright, LBSW
Joseph Carlson, PhD
Lisa Chambers
Anne Colonius
Remi Douah, PhD, MPH

Ron Erskine, PhD, DVM, MS
Mary Fisher, MPH
Beth Franco, MBA
Seth Fritsch
Nina Ghatan, MSW
Barbara Grinwis, PA-C, MA
Carrie Hayes-McElroy, MSN-HCA, ACM
David Hayman, PhD, MSc, BVM&S
Christine Heymans, RN, FN
Lynne Holden, MD
Linda Hunt, PhD
Daniela Iacoboni, MS

Michael Kaufman
Cassandre Larrieux, MPH
Whitney Litzner, MPH
Lawrence MacDonald, MD, FACP
Sharon Mace, MD
Ericka Mahoney, MSA
Christina McGinnis, MS, CRNA
Debra McGuire
Wolawale Morafa, MD
Sally Nofs, DVM
Ann Palaganas, DO
Teresa Pawl-Knapp

Sheri Rawlings, PharmD
Christy Rivette, MS, CHES
Rashed Shah, BBS, MSc, DrPH
Kenneth Rosenman, MD, AB in Genetics
Adrienne Sheehan, RN
Brooke Stokdyk
Regina Traylor, MSN, RN
Danel Trisi, MS
Sarah Woodhouse, DVM

Lifeways: Path for Personal Growth
United Projects
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New York City Coalition Against Hunger
Ingham County Health Department
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
Paws with a Cause
Michigan State University – Department of Radiology
Michgan State University – College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Michigan Medical Group
MESSA
Thank you to all of our Practicum sites!

Community Health Improvement Partners
Massey University – Molecular Epidemiology and Public Health
Laboratory
Michigan State University – Invitae
ACCESS Community Health and Research Center
Cleveland Clinic Emergency Services Institute
Potter Park Zoo
Lifetime Family Care
Feeding America
Genesys Regional Medical Center
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan

Save the Children
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Michigan State University – Office for International Students and
Scholars
FIMRC
Detroit Zoological Society
The Michigan Primary Care Consortium
Academy of the Sacred Heart
E-Healthportfolio, Inc.
Preventative Health Collaborative
Oasis of Hope Center
St. Mary Mercy Hospital

St. John Providence Health Systems
Mentoring in Medicine
Michigan State University – Department of Anthropology
Michigan State University – Walker Insect Microbiology Lab
DMC Huron Valley Sinai Hospital
Do 1 Thing
Mid-Michigan Medical Center
Michigan Academy of Family Physicians
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Michigan State University – Occupational and Environmental
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Thank you to all our faculty!
Zakia Alavi, MD
Paul Bartlett, MPH, DVM, PhD
Kevin Brooks, MS, PhD
Margaret Byers, DO, MPH, ABOG
Renee Canady, MPA, PhD
Connie Currier, DrPH
Frances Downes, DrPH
Darline ElReda, MPH, DrPH
Kyle Enger, PhD, MPH
Cleothia Frazier, MPH
Beth Friedt, MT(ASCP), MSA
Deborah Garcia, MA, JD

Bob Glandon, PhD
Linda Gordon
Greg Gulick, JD, MHA, MBA
Liz Hamilton, MPH, PhD
John Hazewinkel, MPA, JD
Kit Howard, MS
Natalie Kasiborski, PhD, LMSW, MPH
Steven Korzeniewski, PhD
Pat Lambert, MSN
Paul MacLellan
Doug Moyer, CPP, PhD
Janet Moquin

Dennis Paradise, MPH
Susan Peters, DVM, MPH
Santiago Rios, JD
Michael Rip, MSc, PhD
Adelia Romeo, MA
Mohamed Satti, PhD
Natalie Stein, MPH
Beth Stevens, MA, MPH
Mark Valacak, MPH
Bob Wahl, DVM, MS
Rita Walters, MSW

Betsy Wasilevich, PhD, MPH
Melinda Wilkins, DVM,MPH,PhD
Cass Wisniewski, MBA

Thank you to all our advisors!
Connie Currier, DrPH
Cleothia Frazier, MPH
Bob Glandon, PhD
Greg Gulick, JD, MHA, MBA
Kelly Miller, MA, LLPC
Natalie Stein, MPH
Karen Weissert, MSW

Thank you to our Program staff!
Denise Cook
Sandra Enness
Thomas Franke
Amy Lockwood
Melissa Meier
Ana O’Donnell
Mia O’Donnell
Vicki Rigney
Michael Rip, MSc, PhD

Michigan State University Program in Public Health Graduate and Site Mentor Reception - May 8, 2015

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