If you’re interested in learning more about all BSHES programs, check out Rollins’s webpage: Behavioral, Social, Health, and Education Sciences
Meet Berit! (MPH ’27)
Hi! My name is Berit Oxley (she/her), and I am a second-year traditional MPH student in the department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences at Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health. I am also pursuing a certificate in Science Communication. I’m originally from Los Angeles, California, and I earned a Bachelor of Science in Global Disease Biology from the University of California, Davis. I am interested in a career in health communication research, particularly studying how social media and AI shape people’s health beliefs and behaviors. In my free time, I enjoy staying active, trying new coffee shops, and spending time with friends.
Certificate Program:
Science Communication
Academic Interests:
- Health misinformation
- Social media and AI effects on health behavior
- Substance use among young adults
Extracurricular Activities:
- Science Communication For All (SCFA)
- Graduate Research Assistant (REAL, Emory Substance Use & Mental Health Research Lab)
- Graduate Research Assistant (HEAT Lab, School of Medicine)
- Italy REACH Fellow (THRIVE Lab)
Meet Kaushiki! (MPH ’27)
Hello! My name is Kaushiki Ravi (she/her), but I go by Kaush. I was born in Hyderabad, India, lived in Slough, UK for some of my early childhood years, and moved back to India until I moved to the US for college. I’m a second-year MPH student in the Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences department. I earned my BS in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and BA in Psychology at Emory University. In my free time, I enjoy dancing (I did belly dancing during undergrad!), trying new coffee shops, growing my Atlanta restaurant list, practicing yoga, and trying new vegetarian/vegan food recipes!
Certificate Program:
Data Science
Academic Interests:
- Sexual and reproductive health
- Early childhood development,
- Caregiving in global contexts,
- Implementation science/mixed-methods
Extracurricular Activities:
- Graduate Research Assistant (Jeong Research Group)
- Graduate Research Assistant (Emory Precision Public Health Research Program)
- REACH Fellow
Hobbies/Interests:
- Dancing
- Practicing yoga
- Cooking
- Trying new coffee shops/restaurants in Atlanta!
Meet Isabella! (MPH ’27)
Hi! My name is Isabella Clarke (she/her) and I am a second-year BSHES student pursuing a Science Communication certificate! I was born in Connecticut, but have moved all over and have called Atlanta my home for the past few years. I received my Bachelor’s of Science in Anthropology and Human Biology. My research interests include implementation science and qualitative methods for cancer prevention and control, with a focus on health equity for underserved populations. In my free time, I love to read, try new recipes, and travel!
Certificate Program:
Science Communication
Academic Interests:
- Cancer prevention
- Implementation science
- Community engagement
- Health Communication
- Chronic Disease Management
Extra Curricular Activites
- Vice President of Rollins Student Government Association
- PASE Ambassadors
- Graduate Research Assistant (Emory Precision Public Health Research Program
- Graduate Research Assistant (Winship Cancer Institute, Emory Vaccine Center, Hubert Department of Global Health)
- Trying new restaurants in Atlanta
- Reading mystery novels
Meet Amelia! (MPH ’27)
Hey! My name is Amelia Danko (she/her) and I’m a second year MPH student in the Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences. I was born and raised in the Bay Area (Danville, CA) and graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2023 with a B.S. in Pharmacology and a minor in English. I am passionate about advancing health equity, LGBTQ+ Health, and Women’s Health. Outside of Rollins, you can find me reading, running, going to concerts, cooking new recipes, trying new coffee shops, and line dancing! I am also always looking for new book recommendations 🙂
Certificate Program:
Social Determinants of Health
Academic Interests:
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Justice
- LGBTQ+ Health
- Community Compensation
- Food Access and Building Resilient Food Systems
Extracurricular Activites:
- PEEL (Produce Enjoyment and Engagement Loop) Program Coordinator
Meet Vashti! (MPH ’27)
Hi! My name is Vashti Robinson (she/her), and I am a second-year MPH student in the Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences. I’m originally from Nashville, TN and I graduated from Spelman College (’24) with a B.S. in Health Sciences. I plan to work towards dismantling health disparities by designing sustainable, ‘one-stop shop’ community health models. I am also dedicated to transforming health education into a powerful tool for prevention, ensuring accessible, dignified care for vulnerable populations through forward-thinking leadership and community relationships. I am dedicated to serving the whole person and the whole community! In my free time, I enjoy spending time relaxing, dancing, watching movies, and trying new restaurants with my friends.
Certificate Program:
Science Communication
Academic Interests:
- Implementation Science
- Sexual Health Education
- HIV
- LGBTQ+ Health + Resilience
- Health Disparities
Extracurricular Activities:
- REAL/Practicum (Emory University, Office of Respect)
- Kennedy Krieger Institute Ferguson RISE Summer Fellow
- Emory Reproductive Health Association (ERHA)
- Vice President, Association of Black Public Health Students (ABPHS)
- Growing my DVD collection! 🙂