Global Health Ambassadors

Academic Interests:
– HIV
– Neglected Tropical Diseases
– Humanitarian Health
– Eastern European & Central Asia
Extra Curricular Activities:
– Emory Association of Black Public Health Students Member
– Emory Global Health Institute Student Advisory Committee
– Georgia Public Health Ambassadors
– International Education Peace Volunteer

Hey y’all, my name is Haley (she/her/hers)! I’m a second-year MPH student in the Hubert Department of Global Health. I’m originally from Dallas, TX but I got my B.A. in Anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis. Other than public health and research, I love being out in nature, playing games/trivia, and making music! I help out with the Rollins Educational Garden every week, play Worldle daily, and sing in a local acapella group during my free time. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions 🙂

Hi everyone! I’m Samridhi Vyas Purohit, a second-year MPH student in the Global Health Department. I was born in Rajasthan, India, but grew up moving in and out of the country, with Mumbai as the place I call home. I’m a dentist from India and a former member of the Inner Wheel Club (IWC). I also founded Praxon Technovations, a start-up that provides ERP solutions to help MSMEs streamline their operations.
In my free time, I enjoy learning about different cultures, especially through music, history, and dance. I’m passionate about trying new things, watching movies, and exploring new places by hopping from one cafe to another. As a cat parent, if you love cats, we’re bound to get along! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to connect.

Academic Interests:
– Maternal and Child Health
– Non-Communicable Diseases
– Reproductive Health
– Humanitarian Emergencies
Certificate Program: Humanitarian Emergencies; Data Science
Extra Curricular Activities:
– Emory International Council (EIC)
– Rollins International Student Advisory Board (RISAB)
– Student Outbreak Response Team (SORT)
– Humanitarian Emergency Research Team (HERT)
– Atlanta Interdisciplinary Student Hotspotting (AISH)

Academic Interests:
– Oral Health
– Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
– Healthcare Access and Equity
– Humanitarian Emergencies
Certificate Program: Humanitarian Emergencies; Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
Extra Curricular Activities:
– Rollins International Student Advisory Board (RISAB)
– Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
– Humanitarian Emergency Research Team (HERT)
– Rotary and Rotaract Club District 3240

Hi everyone! I am Tejaswini Agarwal, a second-year student in the Department of Global Health. I am from India and completed my Bachelor in Dental Surgery in 2023 from India. I am passionate about making oral health accessible to the vulnerable populations in my country along with an interest in humanitarian emergencies and WASH. I am a member of the Rotary and Rotaract Foundation and love exploring new places , hanging out with friends, cooking, traveling, music, walks and trying new things!

Hi everyone, my name is Leily Tesfaye, and I’m a Global Health student at Rollins pursuing the Social Determinants of Health certificate. I am originally from Seattle, WA. I graduated from the University of Washington majoring in Public Health & Biology with a minor in Bioethics. I have some experience working in-patient/out-patient care settings and am interested in race-based health disparities specifically how they manifest in disease treatment/management. Outside of academics, I enjoy traveling and and checking out different music scenes. Please reach out if you have any questions!

Academic Interests:
– Non-Communicable Diseases
– Maternal and Child Health
– Social Determinants of Health
Certificate Program: Social Determinants of Health
Extra Curricular Activities:
– Association of Black Public Health Students (ABPHS)
– Rollins African Diaspora Student Association (RADSA)

Academic Interests:
– Infectious Diseases
– Healthcare-associated Infections
– Global Health Disparities
– Health Equity
Certificate Program: Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Extra Curricular Activities:
– Association of Black Public Health Students (ABPHS)
– Rollins African Diaspora Student Association (RADSA)
– First-Gen @ Rollins
– Humanitarian Emergencies Research Team (HERT)

Hi everyone! My name is Eldana Bedru, and I am a seond-year MPH student in the Global Health Department. I am from Seattle, Washington and attended the University of Washington where I graduated with a B.S in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and minored in Global Health. I enjoy traveling, reading, shopping, listening to music and spending time with my friends and family.

Hey y’all! My name is Anusha (she/her), and I am a second-year Global Health student. I am originally from metro-Atlanta and studied Applied Biotechnology at The University of Georgia (go dawgs!!). Prior to beginning my MPH, I was living in Philadelphia working as a Clinical Operations Associate/Project Manager for Phase I Clinical Trials. I am passionate about college access as a first-generation college student myself, so please reach out if you have any questions! Aside from school, I love to eat desserts and find new trails/outdoor activities around ATL.

Academic Interests:
– Health System Strengthening
– Public Health in Regions Facing Conflict
– Access to Healthcare & Healthcare Equity
– Gender-Based Violence
– Intervention Design & Implementation
– Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
Certificate Program: Humanitarian Emergencies
Extra Curricular Activities:
– Queer/Trans Collaborative (QTC)
– Public Health for Palestine & Collective Liberation
– First-Gen @ Rollins
– Humanitarian Emergencies Research Team (HERT)
– Rollins Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Association (APIDA)

Academic Interests:
– Disability Health
– Minority Health
– Maternal and Child Health
– Health Policy
Certificate Program: Maternal and Child Health; Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Extra Curricular Activities:
– Association for Black Public Health Students (ABPHS)
– Rollins Student Government Association (RSGA)
– First-Gen Advisory Board
– Rollins African Student Diaspora Association (RASDA)

My name is Alexis Osei-Kofi, and I am a second-year Global Health student at the Rollins School of Public Health, pursuing a certificate in Maternal and Child Health. Originally from the Chicagoland area, I graduated from Augustana College in 2024 with a BA in Public Health and Biology. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, exploring new places, and seeking out new experiences.