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Epidemiology
Academic Interests:
โ Nutrition Epidemiology
โ Chronic Disease Epidemiology
โ Implementation Science
– Human Rights Perspectives in Public Health
– Healthcare & Public Health Work
Certificate Program: Human Rights
Extra Curricular Activities:
โ First-Gen @ Rollins Advisory Board Member
โ Rollins African Diaspora Student Association (RADSA) Organization Representative
– Research Assistant @ Rollins School of Public Health
My name is Siham Ahmed (she/her/hers), and I am a second-year MPH candidate in Epidemiology. I was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, but raised in Tucker, Georgia which is pretty close to Rollins! I graduated with a B.S. in Health Promotion from the University of Georgia in 2023. Before starting my MPH program at Rollins, I worked at Grady Hospital in the Food as Medicine department and served as a Health Legislative Fellow on Capitol Hill. In my free time, I enjoy cooking and baking, particularly experimenting with different flavors. I also love exploring random topics, watching video essays, critiquing movies, traveling, concert-going, and learning new languages.
My name is Eva Fortenberry, and I am a second-year in the Epidemiology department. I am from Maryville, Tennessee and I graduated from Clemson University in 2023 with a B.S. in Microbiology and Biomedicine. In my free time I enjoy working out, playing with my Australian Shepherd, reading fantasy books, playing the SIMS, and watching reality TV. This year I started working as a graduate research assistant with the ECHO team where I interview pregnant/recently postpartum women who use drugs. I have learned a lot about maternal health, harm reduction, and the research process and I encourage everyone pursuing their MPH to get involved in any type of research during their time here.
Academic Interests:
โ New and Emerging Infectious Diseases
โ Zoonotic & Vector-borne Diseases
โ Antimicrobial resistance
Certificate Program: Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Extra Curricular Activities:
โ Student Outbreak Response Team (SORT)
โ Rollins Earn and Learn (REAL) Graduate Research Assistant
Academic Interests:
โ Chronic Diseases
โ Nutrition
โ Social Determinants of Health
โ Diaspora Community Health Outcomes
Certificate Program: Social Determinants of Health
Extra Curricular Activities:
โ Rollins Student Government Association (RSGA)
โ Rollins Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Association (APIDA)
โ Research Assistant @ Global Fortification Data Exchange
Hi! My name is Megha Patel (she/her), and I am a second-year MSPH student in the Epidemiology program from Lexington, SC. I graduated from the University of South Carolina Honors College with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a minor in Anthropology in 2023. Before joining Rollins, I worked as a research fellow at the NIH in a structural biology lab. Outside of class, I enjoy baking, playing/watching soccer (COYS!), and reading.
Hi everyone! My name is Sarina Attri (she/her), and I’m a second-year MPH student in the Epidemiology department. I’m from Dallas, Texas and have a B.S. in public health from The University of Texas at Austin. In my free time, I love to read, crochet, travel, and spend time with friends.
Academic Interests:
โ Social Epidemiology
โ Chronic Disease Epidemiology
โ Health Communication
Extra Curricular Activities:
โ Rollins Election Day Initiative (REDI)
โ Rollins Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Association (APIDA)
โ Research Assistant @ CDC
Academic Interests:
โ Cancer Epidemiology
Certificate Program: Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology
Extra Curricular Activities:
โ Volunteer @ Emory Winship Cancer Institute
โ Working @ Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Oncology Department
My name is Yoonseo Park, but I prefer to go by Yoon. I am originally from South Korea and am currently a second-year MPH student in Epidemiology. I earned my B.A. in Psychology and Health & Human Services from the University at Buffalo in New York. In my free time, I enjoy watching true crime documentaries and crime TV shows.
Hi Y’all! My name is Ashton Self (she/her), and I am a second-year MPH Epidemiology student. I am originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and graduated from OSU with my B.S. in Microbiology and Cell and Molecular Biology! Outside of school, I love reading, hiking, and finding new places around Atlanta!
Academic Interests:
โ Infectious Diseases
โ Emergency Preparedness and Response
โ Outbreak Control and Surveillance
Certificate Program: Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Extra Curricular Activities:
โ Graduate Research Assistant @ Emory PEACH
โ Student Outbreak Response Team (SORT)
Academic Interests:
โ Infectious Disease Surveillance
โ Emerging Infectious Diseases
โ Influenza and Other Respiratory Diseases
Certificate Program: Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Hi everyone! My name is Shannon Barrett, and I am a second-year Epidemiology student. I am from a small town in Pennsylvania and I graduated from Kutztown University in 2024 where I studied microbiology and played field hockey. In my free time I love working out, exploring new places, hiking, and overall just spending as much time outside as possible!
Hi, my name is Brystol Bates! I am a second-year MSPH student in the Epidemiology department. I am from Fair Grove, Missouri and attended the University of Kansas for undergraduate. I have a BS in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, and a BGS in Anthropology. In my free time I like to explore Atlanta with my friends, cuddle with my cat, and practice yoga!
Academic Interests:
โ Epigenetics
โ Genetic Epidemiology
โ Science Communication
Certificate Program: Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology
Extra Curricular Activities:
โ Public Health Advocates for Children’s Wellness (PHACW)
Hi everyone! My name is Lexi Edwards, and I am a second-year MPH Epidemiology student. I am from a Dalton, Georgia, and I graduated from Mercer University in 2024 with a B.S. in Biology. In my free time I love working out, watching new shows with my roommate, and exploring new places!
Academic Interests:
โ Infectious Disease Outbreaks and Prevention
โ Science Communication
โ Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Certificate Program: Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Extra Curricular Activities:
โ Public Health Advocates for Children’s Wellness (PHACW)
Hi, my name is Mia! I am a second-year MSPH Epidemiology student pursuing a certificate in Data Science. I am originally from China, but Iโve also lived in Taiwan, Los Angeles, and central New Jersey for several years, maybe more than a decade. (yes, Central Jersey does exist!). I graduated from Rutgers University with a double major in Statistics and Business Analytics, and a minor in Mathematics. Outside of academics, I enjoy watching Formula One racing, playing poker, and relaxing with TV shows. I also love staying active through skating, snowboarding, and golfing. Another big part of my life is my Shiba Inu dog, Rich (ๅฏ่ดตๅฟ), whose name means โhealthy and richโ in Chinese. I hope that everyone can also be healthy and wealthy!
Academic Interests:
– Probability Theory
– Infectious Disease Modeling
– HIV EPI
– Cancer EPI
– CVD EPI
Certificate Program: Data Science
Extra Curricular Activities:
โ Data Analyst @ Emory School of Medicine
– Poker Club @ Emory
– Golf
Hello! My name is Emilio, and I’m a second-year MPH candidate in the Department of Epidemiology. I’m from Stamford, Connecticut, and hold a B.A. in Anthropology and Medicine, Health & Society from Vanderbilt University. Before coming to Rollins, I spent three years in Boston, Massachusetts, supporting various NIH-funded research projects. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, walking around Piedmont Park, and attending live music events.
Academic Interests:
– HIV/STI Prevention and Care
– LGBTQI+ Health
– Mental Health
– Psychosocial Epidemiology
Hi! My name is Ephratta Woldearegaye, and Iโm a second-year MPH student in the epidemiology department. I grew up in Atlanta and Seattle and earned my Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Mercer University. Before joining Rollins, I worked with the Georgia Department of Public Health as a case investigator and communicable disease specialist. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family and exploring the city.
Academic Interests:
โ Infectious Diseases
– Surveillance and Outbreak Response
– Infection Control
– Health Equity
Certificate Program: Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Extra Curricular Activities:
โ Rollins African Diaspora Student Association
– Association of Black Public Health Students
My name is Meg Dowling, and I am a first-year MSPH student in the Department of Epidemiology. Iโm originally from Albany, NY and graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with my B.S. in Physics and a certificate in Public Health. Outside of classes and studying, I like to bake, try new coffee shops, and go hiking with my German Shepherd Mix!
Academic Interests:
โ Child & Adolescent Health
– Chronic Disease Epidemiology
– Access to Care in Rural Areas
Certificate Program: Maternal and Child Health
Extra Curricular Activities:
โ Graduate Student Development
– Assistant at Emory Eye Center
– Public Health Advocates for Childrenโs Wellness (PHACW)
Hi! My name is Jane Logan and I am a first-year MPH Epidemiology student, also getting a certificate in Infectious Disease. I am from Decatur, Georgia and went to the University of Georgia for my Undergrad where I studied Biology. I am a REAL student, working jobs involved with HIV prevention and Diabetes. I love going on long walks on the beltline and enjoy water color painting in my free time.
Academic Interests:
– HIV prevention
– Diabetes
Certificate Program: Infectious disease
Extra Curricular Activities:
โ SORT
– REAL
– Rollins Public Advocates for Childrenโs Wellness
Global Epidemiology
Academic Interests:
โ Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
โ Reproductive Justice
โ Gender Equity
โ Global Health Disparities
Certificate Program: Maternal and Child Health; Data Science
Extra Curricular Activities:
โ Rollins International Student Advisory Board (RISAB)
โ Co-President @ Rollins Asian Pacific Islander Desi Association (APIDA)
โ PASE Ambassador
โ Graduate Research Assistant @ Freeman Research Group
Hello! Iโm Naziza, a second-year MPH student pursuing Global Epidemiology, and certificates in Maternal and Child Health, and Data Science. Iโm international student from Dhaka, Bangladesh, but I spent the last few years in Tampa, Florida, pursuing a B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology, and minors in Environmental Science and Policy, and Biomedical Anthropology at the University of South Florida. I love reading, watching all sorts of TV shows, cooking Bengali food, and spending time with loved ones. Iโm super excited to meet you all!
Hello everyone! My name is Titilayomi Abiodun, and I am a second-year MSPH Global Epidemiology student here at Rollins. Originally from Nigeria, I earned my undergraduate degree in Public Health with a minor in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina (Forever to thee!). In my free time, I enjoy watching procedural shows, cooking, volunteering, shopping and engaging in community outreach research.
Academic Interests:
โ Infectious Zoonotic & Vector-borne Diseases
โ Neglected Tropical Diseases
โ Translational Research
โ One Health
Certificate Program: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH); Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Extra Curricular Activities:
โ Rollins Student Government Association (RSGA)
โ WASH Action, Research, and Practice (WARP)
โ Rollins Earn and Learn (REAL)
โ Public Health Advocates for Children’s Wellness (PHACW)
My name is Victoria Wright and I am a first year MPH student studying Global Epidemiology. I recently graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology (PNP) and Anthropology with a specialization in Global Health and Environment (GHE). My undergraduate experiences took me to Uganda, where I worked as a community health researcher on menstrual health advocacy, and to Switzerland, where I explored global health policies and the medicalization of menstruation. I enjoy reading, strength training, hiking, running, watching movies and swimming( fun fact, I’ve been white-water rafting on the Nile!)
Academic Interests:
โ Pediatric/Perinatal Epidemiology
– Global Reproductive Health
– Maternal and Child Health in Humanitarian Emergencies and Policy
– Reproductive Justice and Sexual Health Education
– Grassroots/Community-Based Interventions for Maternal and Child Health
– Social Determinants of Health
– Public Health Surveillance/Prevention
– Public Health Implementation
– Menstrual Health Hygiene
Certificate Program: Maternal and Child Health
Extra Curricular Activities:
โ Rollins Student Government University Senate Representative
– Humanitarian Emergencies Research Team (HERT)
– Public Health Advocates for Childrenโs Wellness(PHACW)
– Association of Black Public Health Students (ABPHS)
Hello! My name is Wangare Njuguna and Iโm an MPH Global Epidemiology student at Rollins. I graduated from The College of New Jersey in 2023 with a B.S. in Public Health, double major in Women Genderโs Sexuality Studies, and a minor in Social Justice. Before coming to Rollins, I worked as an Intern for New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy to help reduce health disparities among mothers and their babies. During my free time, I love going to concerts, reading books, playing guitar, scrapbooking, and exploring new places with my friends!
Academic Interests:
โ Maternal and Child Health State Policies
– Food Insecurity
– Social Epidemiology
– Global Health Disparities
Certificate Program: Maternal and Child Health
Extra Curricular Activities:
โ Public Health Advocates for Childrenโs Wellness (PHACW)
– Association of Black Public Health Students (ABPHS)
– Research Assistant @ Baby Brain Optimization Project Lab
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