The SPH Awards recognize exemplary staff, faculty and students for their dedication, service, and many contributions to our School.
2021 SPH Student, Faculty, and Staff Awards
GILBERT S. OMENN AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Master's: Kush Doshi
Master of Health Administration
In three years at the University of Washington, Kush Doshi has become a sought-after speaker and adviser on racism and health equity – all while completing two degree programs and gaining valuable real-world experience in community health.
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PhD: Elizabeth Irungu
Global Health (Health Metrics and Evaluation)
Inquisitive, thoughtful, dedicated, outstanding leader, exceptional and a rising star – these are just some of the many adjectives used to describe Elizabeth Irungu. Beyond her studies at the UW, Elizabeth plays an active role in HIV prevention programming and policy with the Kenyan Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization.
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ANDERSON-O’CONNELL AWARD
FOR OUTSTANDING STAFF SERVICE
Anya Nartker, Global Health
Anya Nartker, MPH, is Online Education Manager for the Department of Global Health’s E-learning Program (eDGH) where she oversees professional development online courses aimed at increasing access to high quality education and expertise for health professionals in over 65 low and middle income countries. She also supports DGH faculty in creating graduate and undergraduate distance learning courses for University of Washington students.
Outstanding Staff
Biostatistics – Annique Atwater
DEOHS – Jill Falman
Epidemiology – Marilee Teylan
Global Health – Anya Nartker
Health Services – Anna Frazer
Office of the Dean – Jalen Smith
Distinguished Faculty Member for Teaching
Christine Khosropour, Epidemiology
Outstanding Faculty Mentor
Amy Willis, Biostatistics
Outstanding Community Service Student
Evalynn Romano, Global Health
Outstanding Teaching Assistant
Sarah Philo, DEOHS
Outstanding Undergraduate Students
Public Health-Global Health - Jakar Delacruz
Food Systems, Nutrition and Health - Jane Karumba
Environmental Health - Scyler Li
Health Informatics & Health Information Management - Lucy Lee
Outstanding Master’s Students
Biostatistics - Wenbo Zhang
DEOHS - Renee Codsi
Epidemiology - Sarah Yarborough
Health Services (COPHP) - Molly Codding
Global Health - Saida Tukri Mahamud
Health Management & Informatics – Veronica Vidaurri
Nutritional Sciences - Lauren Sawyer
Outstanding PhD Students
Biostatistics – Kendrick Qijin Li
DEOHS - Magali Blanco
Epidemiology - Claire Watt Rothschild
Global Health (Pathobiology) - Veronica Davé
Health Services - Andrew Bossick