Health Behavior and Health Equity Mentors 

  Akeena has a background in health education and communications, with experience in local health departments, hospital systems, and state government. She’s passionate about improving health outcomes through clear communication and community engagement.

Ali is a Manager in the Center for Consumerism at AVIA. He leads research on relevant topics and trends in digital strategy, specifically focused on patient communication, consumer strategy, and value based care, while adding value and contributing to strategic growth for health systems through advisory project work.

Prior to joining AVIA, Ali worked in administration in the ambulatory department at Henry Ford Health, where he conducted market assessments on regional competitors, helped shape a contact center strategy, and played an active role in a joint venture agreement with GoHealth. He also led efforts in the Contact Center to reduce turnover, enhance team engagement, and streamline operations.

Ali holds a Bachelor’s in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience, and a Master’s of Health Services Administration in Health Management and Policy - both from the University of Michigan.

Ali Zane graduated from the Undergraduate Program in 2019 with a BA in Community and Global Public Health. After graduating, Ali worked on Medicaid and other anti-poverty programs at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington, D.C. Ali then attended the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where he graduated in 2025. While in law school, Ali represented low-income clients facing eviction, foreclosure, and other health-harming legal issues. He was also Senior Executive Editor of the UPenn Journal of Law and Social Change and has an article forthcoming in the Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law and Policy. Ali currently serves as a Policy and Legal Fellow for Philadelphia City Councilmember Rue Landau, where he works on addressing the social determinants of health through policy change.

Hi! I'm Alison, I graduated from UM's MPH program in 2019. I currently work as a research grant editor at the University of Michigan, specifically supporting proposals that are focused on health services research. Some of my previous roles include program manager for a research coordinating center and clinical trial coordinator in the UM School of Nursing (focused on nutrition for chronic conditions). I am grateful to have had a variety of experience in public health communications and academic research. I'm from Grand Rapids, MI and I currently live in Ann Arbor with my dog, cat, and husband. I like reading, baking, running, and being outside, and I am looking forward to meeting you!

For nearly 8 years, Allison has served as the Manager of Quality & Data Analytics at the University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice, a Medicare Certified Home Health Agencies with an average daily census over 1,000. Allison serves as the leader for quality, data analytics, and accreditation and regulatory affairs. Her work includes partnering closely with clinical and operational leaders in the organization to drive clinical quality performance and maintaining regulatory compliance, including responding to patient complaints and safety concerns using a variety of methods like formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and lean management principles.

Since graduation, she has experience in the consulting, payer, and provider spaces of healthcare, in both acute care and post-acute care. 

In addition to being a proud 2010 graduate of the School of Public Health with a Master’s in Biostatistics, Allison has an MBA from Champlain College, and a Bachelor’s in Public Policy with a specialization in Health Policy from the University of Chicago. Allison lives in Vermont with her husband and cats and enjoys home improvement projects and watching Michigan Women’s Gymnastics.

Amanda McWhorter, DrPH, MPH, experience spans readiness and response, evaluation, behavioral science, and policy and communications.

She has been with the Division of State and Local Readiness (DSLR) since 2018, currently serving as the Associate Director for Science. Since joining CDC in 2006, Amanda has served in leadership roles in emergency responses to health threats including COVID-19, the opioid epidemic, Zika, Ebola, anthrax, cholera, polio, and H1N1 as well as in disease prevention among globally mobile populations. She helped drive the development of the inaugural National Health Security Preparedness Index and co-conducted pandemic influenza preparedness workshops in Guatemala, Indonesia, Peru, and Trinidad. Early in her career, she gained experience in local public health, nonprofit organizations, and academia. Her professional interests include teaching and empowering teams to learn from and use evaluation data to improve programs. She earned a doctorate in public health from the University of Illinois, and a master’s degree in public health from the University of Michigan.

 Public health program evaluator with nearly a decade of experience in healthcare, nonprofit and higher education settings.

  Anjali is a project manager with a background in public health, digital health, and health education. She is passionate about increasing health equity through sustainable, holistic, systemic, and people-centered solutions. When Anjali is not at Mass General, she works to improve maternal health as a consultant for Modelo Health, the first preventive care app to capture public health and medical information to empower moms throughout their pregnancy journeys. Most recently, she led the development of a resource repository in the Modelo Health app to support moms in Massachusetts and across the country, in addition to producing health literacy evaluations and recommendations for New England healthcare systems. Outside of work, she enjoys strength training, cooking, and singing. Anjali earned her bachelor's degree in Community and Global Public Health and Medical Anthropology from the University of Michigan and her Master of Public Health from Harvard.

 Anna Arthur, Ph.D., MPH, RDN, is an associate professor in the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition at KU Medical Center. She also serves as director of the doctorate program in medical nutrition science.

   Before joining KU in 2021, Arthur was an assistant professor and Sylvia D. Stroup Scholar of Nutrition and Cancer at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She earned her bachelor's degree in nutritional sciences from Michigan State University. Later, she received both her master's degree in public health and doctorate in nutritional sciences from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Arthur also completed a National Cancer Institute postdoctoral fellowship in cancer prevention and control at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

   Arthur directs the Nourish to Flourish Cancer Research Laboratory at KU Medical Center, where her research focuses on the role of diet in cancer outcomes, particularly among low-income and high nutritional risk patients. She applies methodologies from nutritional and behavioral sciences, as well as cancer and molecular epidemiology, to develop evidence-based dietary interventions aimed at improving survival, treatment tolerance and quality of life. She is a principal investigator of the NOURISH trial (R01 NR021468), a multi-site study evaluating a medically tailored groceries intervention to reduce malnutrition among food insecure hematologic patients undergoing transplant and cellular therapies. Her work informs clinical nutrition strategies to optimize oncology patient care and improve long-term health outcomes for adults with a history of cancer.

   In addition to her research, Arthur currently teaches graduate courses including ethics of clinical nutrition research, nutritional aspects of oncology, and health behavior counseling. She has also previously taught courses in nutritional epidemiology and nutrition assessment and therapy. She has mentored more than 55 trainees, ranging from high school students to postdoctoral fellows, many of whom have pursued competitive research, public health and clinical careers. She also serves on the board of editors of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the executive committee of the Oncology Nutrition Dietetics Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Arthur’s work is widely published in leading peer-reviewed journals and contributes to advancements in medical nutrition therapy for oncology care.

Arielle Markel Pagryzinski is the Program Manager at the Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet Hub at the Benaroya Research Institute. TrialNet is an international research network leading the way in type 1 diabetes prevention and treatment. In her role, Arielle supports efforts to advance groundbreaking research and connect participants to studies that make a lasting impact. She has a strong background in population health and employee wellness, including her time at Cigna, where she designed and managed programs to improve employee well-being. Arielle also co-led a countywide accreditation effort for a local public health department, overseeing a community needs assessment and health improvement plan that brought together partners from across the community. She is passionate about building collaborations that drive meaningful change in public health.

Bettina Senga is a content producer with a passion for mission-driven creative content. She brings a swiss-army-knife approach to storytelling, using a wide variety of tools and mediums to support her clients around the world. She has produced creative content for clients across a wide range of industries including energy, insurance, global payments, film, public health, early childhood education, and health research. She is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Clients:

Center for Global Health Equity at the University of Michigan // Michigan Medicine // Another Option LLC (seconded to Freedom House, Deloitte, JSI) // ICAP at Columbia University // Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University // Sesame Workshop International // Sesame Workshop South Africa // GirlRising // USAID Southern Africa Trade & Investment Hub // Peace Corps Botswana

 Bhavna Sivanand is the founding Executive Director of the Center for Impact at UCLA Anderson School of Management. In this role, Bhavna is responsible for growing the Center’s vision and strategy, garnering financial resources, managing the Center’s evolving board, creating innovative programs and engaging with students, alumni, faculty and impact professionals in the community. The goal of the Center for Impact is to shift mindsets about the role of business in addressing the world's greatest challenges by integrating social impact and sustainability across the core curriculum, curating global projects to expose students to international challenges, and providing rigorous training for students committed to being change agents throughout their careers. Bhavna's interest in social innovation grew out of her background in public health and her experience establishing public-private partnerships to address chronic diseases through the social determinants of health. Prior to this role, Bhavna spent over 15 years in the field of public health, starting her career in international development in Ghana, and continuing her experience working across all three levels of the Canadian government to further national health goals. She holds an MPH from the University of Michigan and an MBA from UCLA Anderson. Her undergraduate degree in Biology and Psychology is from the University of Toronto.

Brandon Bond, LLMSW-Macro, MPH, CHES, CNP, is an enthusiastic advocate for mental health and holistic well-being. As the Mental Health & Well-Being Program Manager in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan, Brandon spearheads college-wide strategic planning and intervention implementation efforts for public mental health and systemic well-being support needs. Additionally, Brandon is a Professional Mental Health Public Speaker with Active Minds, where he delivers interactive talks and workshops on multicultural and men's well-being. As a former Advisory Council Member for Active Minds and MTV Entertainment, Brandon contributed to the creation of A.S.K.: Acknowledge, Support, Keep-in-Touch, a national digital youth mental health peer support education campaign. He also advocated for federal peer support policies through Mental Health America’s inaugural Youth Policy Accelerator and is currently engaging in federal poverty alleviation and global health policy advocacy as a RESULTS Fellow. On a local level, Brandon is co-developing the infrastructure for the Packard Health Black Men’s Mental Health Ambassador Program. He also protects civil and human rights in his role as a mayoral-appointed Human Rights Commissioner for the City of Ann Arbor. In addition to his work, Brandon is also pursuing a dual Design Leadership MA/MBA at Johns Hopkins' Carey Business School and the Maryland Institute College of Arts.

Cindi Thronson is the project manager for the Michigan School Safety Initiative, a part of the National Center for School Safety and based at the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention. She has experience in health education programming, program evaluation, hospital-based clinical research, and community-based injury prevention research. She holds an MPH in Health Behavior & Health Education from the University of Michigan School of Public Health.

Dr. Darla Bishop is a public health leader passionate about health equity and community well-being. She serves as Director of Member Engagement for AmeriHealth Caritas DC, a Medicaid plan supporting over 120,000 members, where she leads initiatives to improve outcomes and reduce costs.

 With experience as a researcher and professor, Dr. Bishop develops evidence-based strategies and teaches topics like healthcare systems, financing, and social determinants of health. She’s also the author of How to Afford Everything and a personal finance educator helping others build wealth with clarity and confidence.

Degrees: DrPH (Health Policy), George Washington University; MPH & BA, University of Michigan.

CAPT David Hunter, MPH, MSW, is currently the acting Deputy Director for Management, Operations, Communications, and Policy in CDC’s National Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce. He serves as the principal advisor to the Center Director on strategic planning, operational oversight, fiscal accountability, communications, and policy to ensure optimal program effectiveness and outcomes. CAPT Hunter’s permanent assignment is serving as the Deputy Director for the Division of Workforce Development where he leads the operations and management of the Division’s fellowship and workforce training programs. CAPT Hunter was commissioned into the US Public Health Service in 2006. He graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor of Arts (1999) before serving two years in Kazakhstan with the U.S. Peace Corps. He holds a Master of Public Health and a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan (2005). He is also a Master Certified Health Education Specialist, a licensed social worker, and is Certified in Public Health.

   HMA'84 variety of leadership positions including CEO of several institutions. Transitioned to consulting working with stressed hospitals/hospital systems in a variety of capacities from advisor to interim leadership. Volunteer in a variety of not for profit organizations at the governance level. Enjoy family and a variety of hobbies and enjoy mentoring.

 I have a strong interest in evaluation and understanding how to improve programming. I think data is extremely valuable for students to understand, especially when they do not necessarily have a technical background (like many in HBHE). I have learned data skills like tableau and similar platforms through taking advantage of the many programs the University has to offer. I would love to work with anyone interested in program evaluation, data visualization, surveys, interviewing, focus groups, and/or professional development.

I'm Divya. Nice to meet you! I am a 2017 MPH grad with 10 years of experience in both domestic and international public health. I have experience working with UN agencies in Burma, CDC and the DOD in the Middle East and Africa, and I spent two years doing testing, contact tracing, and case management for COVID during the pandemic. I also have experience working in tribal communities. In my free time, I love to ride my bike, paint, sew, and make jewelry. I'm happy to provide advice or just be a sounding board as you make determinations about your career.

 I am a Quality and Outreach Coordinator at the Michigan Obstetrics Initiative providing quality improvement support to Michigan birthing hospitals. I bring both clinical and quality improvement experience to OBI as a bedside nurse at Northwestern Prentice Women’s Hospital in the women’s health float pool and as Nurse Quality Manager at the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative. I have worked on labor and delivery, postpartum and Neonatal Intensive Care units, and supported hospital teams across Illinois in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives focusing on promoting vaginal birth, antibiotic stewardship, safe sleep and equity. I hold a BSN from Villanova University and an MSN in Population Health and MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education from the University of Michigan.

I am a research administration manager for a health service research center at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. I’ve been in the research field for over 24 years, starting as a project manager, for a multi site trial. I am currently on the leadership team and more on the administrative side and manage our research portfolio for our center.

Hannah Mesa, MPH, MPP is a project manager and community-based participatory researcher at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She has a Master’s in Public Health and Public Policy from the University of Michigan. Ms. Mesa is passionate about eliminating structural inequities and advocating for anti-racist frameworks in public health practice, research, and policy. She is also a bilingual, community-based doula/birth worker!

 I am a senior consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton where I do health policy consulting. I graduated from the University of Michigan in 2023 with a Master's in Health Behavior and Health Education and certificate in Health Informatics. I have strong interests in healthcare access and education. In my free time I enjoy cooking, watching shows, and spending time with my friends and family.

Global health fundraising expert with experience primarily at the Johns Hopkins University (Center for Communication Programs, Jhpiego, and the Bloomberg School of Public Health or BSPH) to align donor interests with improved global health outcomes. Currently serving as the Director for Development at the School of International Service at American University in Washington, DC. Diverse fundraising experience emphasizing philanthropy, major gifts, family foundations, corporations and government awards, ranging from $20k-$120M. Senior Philanthropy Advisor at Catholic Relief Services, Director for New Programs at Jhpiego and Donor Engagement Associate Director at Johns Hopkins BSPH Gates Institute, securing over $750M in new awards and deepening relationships with donors to generate impact in over thirty countries in Asia and Africa. Expertise in donor engagement, writing, donor communication, prospect research, CRM planning, and deep fundraising collaboration in academic and NGO environments. Fulbright Scholar, USAID Fellow, WomenLift Fellow, and Master's from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Jillian Reich is a Global Engagement & Change Director at BCG, where she leads overall engagement for initiatives for our Business Services Team, along with supporting our HR People Management Team. With a background in change management and learning, she’s also worked in population health at Philips and emergency preparedness at the Boston Public Health Commission. Jillian holds a BS in Biology from St. Lawrence University, an MPH from the University of Michigan, and is a nationally certified EMT-B. She lives in Boston with her partner, Jack, and rescue dog. Brewer, and spends fall Saturdays cheering on Michigan Football.

Kate is the Deputy Director at the Honnold Foundation, where she develops and oversees the organization’s work to support grassroots organizations who are using solar energy to improve people’s lives and reduce environmental impact.

Kate has worked within philanthropic and nonprofit organizations at the nexus of public health and social and environmental justice for nearly two decades. Her work has always focused on increasing access to basic needs through community-driven solutions among Indigenous communities and other marginalized populations. She strongly believes in the power of grassroots movements and that equitable access to the things we need to live a healthy life is a right, not a privilege. Kate’s experience spans from advocating for equitable energy access to strengthening Tribal court systems, and she has lived and worked in Central and South America, the US, and Southeast Asia.   

Kate is a member of the Laguna Pueblo and received her master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Michigan. In her spare time, you can find Kate running around the forests of the Pacific Northwest, enjoying a home-cooked meal with friends and family, or searching for the next great read.

Originally a practicing clinician, I pursued my MHSA after realizing I was most interested in the operational and strategic sides of healthcare. After working in digital care transformation for Kaiser Permanente for years, I pivoted toward consulting and still support clients like the VA and Military Health Services in technical health care delivery solutions.

Kellie is a director and health programs leader, experienced in the fields of quality improvement, research, contracting, value-based health care, digital health, project management, non-profit leadership and collective impact work.

   She is an empathetic leader of innovative teams that challenge the status quo and drive positive change. Dedicated to putting community first, understanding and driving equity in health outcomes, building efficient teams, defining and developing impactful and assessable digital tools, and strategic planning that leads to real world solutions and impact.

   She has recently returned to Michigan Medicine after working for over a decade in non-profit leadership and program management. She is focused on clinical quality improvement and leveraging data to drive clinical improvement for the Michigan Medicine Orthopedic Surgery team.

   Her professional passions are related to global health, aging population health, sexual health and wellbeing, and general knowledge exchange from academia/clinic out into the real world. Outside of work she enjoys being active, nature, travel, and spending time with family and friends (including the furry kind).

Dr. Kristin Meyer is a behavioral scientist, educator and founder of Blooming Lotus Lab, LLC, a consulting and coaching practice serving social impact leaders and organizations. She holds over 15 years of experience in management roles across government, academia and the private sector. Dr. Meyer’s personal mission is supporting women in rising to their professional potential and fostering meaningful impact. She works with women leaders and young professionals from a range of industries.

Prior to launching her consulting firm, Dr. Meyer led programs and research focused on reproductive health and adolescent health. As Director of Youth Prevention Programs at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Dr. Meyer led a $5m program that used gamification, classroom curriculum and parent education to reach thousands of teens in South and East LA. She guided crisis communications and program response when funding was abruptly pulled in 2017.

Dr. Meyer has taught at UCLA, Pepperdine University, the University of Florida and California State University at Los Angeles. Prior to joining the LACDPH, Dr. Meyer served as a research consultant to the UCLA Art & Global Health Center and contributed to health communication efforts in the Southeastern U.S. and abroad.

Kory Moore Luther, raised in rural Colorado, is a national consultant in public health workforce development and systems change. Kory received her Masters in Public Health from the University of Michigan School of Public Health in 2013, is a graduating fellow of the Advanced Leadership Training Program through the Regional Institute of Health and Environmental Leadership, completed her Associate Certified Coach credential through the International Coaching Federation is certified in Positive Quotient (PQ) coaching from Positive Intelligence and is currently pursuing a PhD in Creative Leadership for Innovation and Change. Kory initially joined the Project ECHO movement in 2014 with the Children's Hospital Colorado focusing on Children and Youth with Epilepsy funded by the American Academy of Pediatrics and ultimately provided the primary strategic direction Project ECHO across Colorado which became a national model of innovation and best practice. Kory's expertise in building efficient and effective Project ECHO infrastructure has led to integration of the learning model into the foundational public health systems change learning agenda to transform public health knowledge sharing and connect expertise across borders.

Landon Hughes is an Institute faculty member in the Division of Chronic Disease Research Across the Lifecourse (CoRAL). Dr. Hughes completed a Ph.D. in Health Behavior and Health Education at the University of Michigan, a postdoctoral fellowship in Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and a BA in Sociology and Political Science at Grand Valley State University. His research utilizes demographic methods to examine morbidity, mortality, and mental health outcomes among LGBTQ populations and considers the effects of social factors on health and aging.

Madeline DeMarco is a Health Promotion Specialist working within Wolverine Wellness at the University of Michigan, working in alcohol and other drug prevention and harm reduction. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and Spanish from the University of Michigan, as well as a Master of Public Health degree in Health Behavior and Health Education with a certificate in Public Health Genetics from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Madeline is a Certified Prevention Specialist in addition to being a Mental Health First Aid instructor that has been working in the behavioral health field for 4 years. She has been working in the field of higher education specifically since 2023. Before working at the University of Michigan, Madeline worked as the Community Outreach and Prevention Coordinator for Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority where her focus was on bringing a trauma-informed care approach to facilitating federal grants, collective impact initiatives, and the county-wide substance use prevention coalition. Madeline also has extensive teaching and facilitation experience, serving as an adjunct professor at Adrian College, in addition to instructional experience within the Michigan Marching Band and the University of Michigan Department of Psychology.

 I manage programs for Boston Medical Center Health System and our 13 Boston-based Community Health Center (CHC) partners. My responsibilities include resolving issues with referrals from CHCs to BMCHS hospitals, hosting forums between CHC leaders to share ideas and align on health care efforts as a network, and improving access to and coordination of care across the city through programs like Uber Health and contracting specialists at CHCs.

 Michael O’Donnell is founder of the Art & Science of Health Promotion Institute, founder of the American Journal of Health Promotion, founder of the Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference, and founder and chairman emeritus of Health Promotion Advocates.

 He has worked directly with more than 150 employers, health care organizations, government agencies, foundations, insurance companies and health promotion providers to develop and refine health promotion programs, products and policies, and has served in leadership roles in four major health systems, including the Cleveland Clinic, as well as serving as the Director of the Health Management Research Center at the University of Michigan.

 He has authored more than 200 articles, book chapters and columns, books and workbooks, including Health Promotion in the Workplace, which has been in continuous publication since 1983, updated into 5 editions and translated into four languages. He has presented more than 300 keynote and workshop presentations on six continents, served on boards and committees for 49 non-profit and for-profit organizations and received 15 national awards. He conceived and authored legislation that was incorporated into the Affordable Care Act, including provisions that resulted in production of the annual National Prevention Strategy. He earned a PhD in Health Behavior from University of Michigan, an MBA in General Management and an MPH in Hospital Management, both from University of California, Berkeley, and an AB in psychobiology from Oberlin College. He attended high school and was later a Senior Fulbright Scholar and visiting professor in Seoul Korea.

Michela Corsi, MD, MPH, MA is a preventive medicine physician and public health advocate currently working as the Medical Director of the Genesee County Health Department, located in Flint, Michigan. She graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2019, and went on to complete her residency in public health and general preventive medicine at the University of Michigan. During her residency, she received her MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education. As a medical director of a local health department, she oversees operations of clinical services offered by the health department and works to improve health education and access in community by working closely with community partners.

Michelle is a passionate senior public health professional with 25 years of experience in health education and health communication programs in government, nonprofit, and academic settings. She was most recently the Director of Strategic Communications in the HHS Office on Women’s Health, where she led health communication efforts for OWH, as well as HHS and White House special projects.

Michelle has served as a senior advisor and in leadership roles in multiple government agencies, including at NIH, FDA, and HHS. These positions included building and overseeing health education programs and campaigns, advising senior leadership on strategy, media and community relations efforts, contract management, health content development, and digital strategy.

Prior to federal government service, Michelle launched and managed patient and family advisory councils and led efforts in media relations at the Cleveland Clinic. She’s also worked in health services research and as a health reporter. 

Michelle has a BS in biology and an MPH in HBHE from U of M. 

I work to evaluate the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials' leadership development programming and manage their operation plan reporting cycle. I develop evaluation plans that incorporate both quantitative and qualitative methods to assess the quality of programming and its impact on public health officials participating. Additionally, I collaborate with executive leaders within the organization to understand successes and identify opportunities for growth related to the goals outlined in ASTHO's strategic plan. Learn more about ASTHO: https://www.astho.org/about/

I have mentored four previous Michigan School of Public Health students. I am passionate about connecting students to my network, sharing industry trends, and empowering them with tips and tricks to ensure they find the best next step for their career after earning their MPH or MHSA. Go Blue!

Hi! I'm Molly, and I graduated from UMich SPH in 2020 with a Master of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Education. During my time at UMich, I worked at Wolverine Wellness, which ignited my passion for health promotion in higher education. I worked at Johns Hopkins University for the first few years after graduation, and I now work at Colorado School of Mines. My expertise is in mentoring and supervising student leaders in wellness, comprehensive sexual health education, and curriculum development and implementation. I love helping my mentees reflect and consider sectors and positions in public health they may be interested in. I'm also someone who will be transparent with you about my own experience in the field, and my advice to you as a new public health professional.

Hello! I am a dynamic, seasoned healthcare executive with background in medical group/physician enterprise operations, strategy, project mgmt and process improvement expertise. As part of this I also have experience in revenue cycle management/improvements, change mgmt and rapid deployment of innovative technologies. I look forward to connecting and helping to discuss and explore/navigate the changes and opportunities within the healthcare industry.

With a biology degree, an MPH in HBHE and many years in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, I graduated into a recession. After a long job search, I was able to find a position with a joint research center between the Ann Arbor VA and Michigan Medicine. I was a research associate for 9 years working on interdisciplinary social science meets medicine research around genetics communication, medical decision making and bioethics. I am now a training specialist working on workforce development to support research staff in their research roles and career development.

I’m a current student at UC San Diego pursuing a PhD in Epidemiology. Originally from Los Angeles, I received both my BSPH (UC San Diego, 2017) and MPH in Health Behavior/Health Education (University of Michigan, 2020), before transitioning to Epidemiology. I have worked in a wide range of public health settings including research/academia, private health sectors, and government/community health work. Happy to share my experiences and answer any questions students may have about my time at Michigan, the path that led me there, or my journey since graduating. 

A proven healthcare executive, I have strong operational acumen in building engaging and competent teams. A compassionate leader, I have a successful record of improving operational efficiencies and productivity to ensure health systems exceed patient expectations.

Currently, I work on the data management, analysis, and the dissemination of a study part of the DECIPHeR Alliance. This study aims to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI) by implementing and evaluating strategies based on mental and physical health evidence-based practices. In addition to my work with Big Qual, I have experience working with longitudinal data from large-scale national studies with complex survey designs. I have also been involved in the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based interventions aimed at reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases.

 I’m a soon to be fourth year medical student interested in pediatrics with a public health focus! For anyone who has questions about pursuing medicine vs public health, or both, I would love to help!

 I'm currently a project manager at the University of Michigan School of Public Health (Department of Health Behavior and Health Equity), where I help manage research projects regarding the ethics of genetic testing and various Alzheimer's disease topics. I graduated from the University of Michigan with my BA in 2021 (Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience; Minor in Community Action and Social Change) and the University of Michigan School of Public Health (HBHE) in 2023.

I’m from Metro Detroit and currently located in Nashville, TN working in a Youth Rapid Re-Housing program. I have a BS from Michigan State University and my MPH from the University of Michigan. In the past, I worked at a state-wide organization called Prevention Network as the Michigan Youth Coalition Network Program Coordinator. During my move to Nashville, I switched to case management as I’m passionate about the intersection of Public Health and Social Work!

   Current manager with Alvarez & Marsal Public Sector Services. I work with state and local governments to help them respond, transform, and stabilize in times of change, whether due to external factors (HHS/CMS regulatory changes, budgets) or internal (leadership changes).

Previously, I was with Guidehouse, where I supported NIH clients in different public health and research projects and transformations.

My background is in public health and epidemiology (from UMSPH) and biology and clinical research.

  Storee Harris is the Project Coordinator at Public Health Prepared, housed at the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan. She creates training for the infectious disease, emergency preparedness, and public health workforce. Storee leverages new, innovative, and engaging technology, such as Notion-hosted virtual outbreak investigation training.

   Her previous roles include Health Educator at the Oakland County Health Division and Tobacco Treatment Specialist at the Grand Rapids Red Project. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Grand Valley State University and a Master of Public Health, concentration in Health Behavior and Health Education from the University of Michigan. She is a Certified Community Health Worker and Certified Workforce Development Professional.

I am an early career social worker and public health practitioner whose academic and professional journey has been driven by a profound passion for enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of college students.

I bring a unique perspective to collegiate mental health informed by my interpersonal training and experience as a mental health therapist, as well as a background in systems thinking and collective impact. As a clinician with experience working with youth, young adults, and college students across the mental health continuum of care, I aim to integrate my therapeutic expertise to support students in developing coping mechanisms and discovering meaning, purpose, and fulfillment in their lives. At the macro level, I leverage my public health training to drive systemic change within college environments—cultivating campus cultures that prioritize mental wellness and proactively encourage help-seeking through health promoting polices, systems, and programs

Urvi Mujumdar recently pivoted her career to higher education as a Learning Facilitator at Boston University (BU) School of Public Health online Master of Public Health (MPH) program. She is also beginning the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program at BU this fall. 

She brings a multidisciplinary background in academic research, consulting, and the pharmaceutical industry, with experience in epidemiology and health outcomes research. Her academic and professional interests include health equity, addressing racial and gender disparities, population health, minority women’s health, maternal and child care, and applying real-world public health concepts to enhance teaching and learning. 

She holds a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology, and a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology and Cognitive Science, both from the University of Michigan. 

Veronica Williams is the Program Manager for the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research’s (MICHR) Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Catalyst Implementation Science Network (ISN) at University of Michigan! Veronica specializes in strategic planning, human resource management, financial management, and project management. She has over 20 years of experience managing community-based research and demonstration projects, quality improvement and evaluation initiatives, strategic planning with administrative leadership teams, and coaching health professions student learners. Her professional interests include the intersection between faith and health, health and healthcare equity, employee engagement, and professional development. Veronica received a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Creighton University. Core Competencies include: strategic planning, proposal and IRB development, fiscal and grant management, human resource management, employee engagement, professional development, training and education, coalition and capacity building, community benefit reporting, facilities management, service excellence, program design/evaluation, data collection and management, reporting and dissemination.

Victoria is a computational epidemiologist and research associate in the College of Family Medicine at MSU where she focuses on exploring novel statistical methods for better understanding root causes of health inequities. Her work primarily looks at how role of place and forces behind placemaking impact population health outcomes.

• worked as public health dentist for 10 years

• worked as public health lecturer at Epidemiology Department, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University for 10 years

• Present: work at Community Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry,Mahidol University

Zina Abourjeily currently works at Resolve to Save Lives as a Program Officer, Nutrition Policy. She supports the nutrition team with managing the global nutrition data and collaborate closely with in-country and global implementation partners.

Zina has spent the past 8 years working across the food and nutrition landscape—from researching novel plant proteins for animal-free eggs and supporting local food systems at farmers markets, to studying weight bias in parents and designing interventions to improve the nutrition environment for service members. Most recently, she led a pilot study demonstrating the feasibility and profitability of behavioral design strategies—such as price reductions and point-of-selection labeling of healthy items—at for-profit food venues on military installations. Her work has helped lay the foundation for expanded access to healthier food options across the military food system.

Zina holds a Master’s in Public Health in Nutritional Sciences and a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and French Literature from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.