Epidemiology Ambassadors

If you’re interested in learning more about all EPI programs, check out Rollins’s webpage: Epidemiology

Epidemiology

Meet Meg! (MSPH ’27)

My name is Meg Dowling (she/her), and I am a second-year MSPH student in the Department of Epidemiology. I’m 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!

Certificate Program:

Maternal and Child Health

Academic Interests:

  • Child & Adolescent Health
  • Chronic Disease Epidemiology
  • Access to Care in Rural Areas

Extracurricular Activites:

  • Graduate Student Development
  • Assistant at Emory Eye Center
  • Public Health Advocates for Children’s Wellness (PHACW)

Meet Jane! (MPH ’27)

Hi! My name is Jane Logan (she/her)! I was born in Decatur, GA which is right down the street from Emory University. I got my bachelors degree in Biology at the University of Georgia. I am now a 2nd year getting my MPH in Epidemiology with a certificate in infectious diseases. I love wastewater surveillance and am writing my thesis on it! I also have a lot of interest in Biostatistics and coding as well as diabetes management and treatments.

Certificate Program:

Infectious Disease Epidemiology (IDE)

Academic Interests:

  • Waste water surveillance
  • Infectious diseases
  • Diabetes
  • Pathogens
  • Environmental health

Extracurricular Activites:

  • Executive Board Member for The Student Outbreak and Response Team (SORT)
  • Rollins Earn and Learn (MATCH Core 3)
  • Graduate Research Assistant (Environmental Health Research Lab)
  • I really like to code
  • I love to run marathons!

Global Epidemiology

Meet Victoria! (MPH ’27)

My name is Victoria Wright (she/her), and I am a second year MPH student studying Global Epidemiology. I recently graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor 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!)

Certificate Program:

Maternal and Child Health (MCH)

Academic Interests:

  • 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

Extracurricular Activities:

  • Rollins Student Government University Senate Representative
  • Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir (VOIS)
  • Student Outbreak Response Team (SORT)
  • Humanitarian Emergencies Research Team (HERT)
  • Community Service Chair, Association of Black Public Health Students (ABPHS)

Meet Wangare! (MPH ’27)

Hello! My name is Wangare Njuguna (she/her) and I’m 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 Gender’s 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!

Certificate Program:

Maternal and Child Health (MCH)

Academic Interests:

  • Maternal and Child Health State Policies
  • Food Insecurity
  • Social Epidemiology
  • Global Health Disparities

Extracurricular Activites:

  • Public Health Advocates for Children’s Wellness (PHACW)
  • Association of Black Public Health Students (ABPHS)
  • Research Assistant (Baby Brain Optimization Project Lab)