Fifteen students from the University of Washington School of Public Health have been selected as part of this year’s Husky 100, which recognizes 100 UW undergraduates and graduate students who are applying what they've learned in the classroom and making a difference on campus and in their communities.

These students include implementation scientists passionate about reframing the way we practice public health and global health, researchers seeking community-driven and culturally relevant solutions to promote health and prevent disease, budding practitioners and policy change-makers driven by equity and anti-racism, and thoughtful leaders who aim to improve access to and delivery of health care in partnership with communities. 

The public health students featured on this year's Husky 100 include first-generation college and graduate students who forged their own educational paths as well as a student who was raised by epidemiologist parents. Some students are the children of Afghan, Indian, Southeast Asian and Ethiopian immigrants, while one student is the daughter of two UW custodians.

Several students are from right here in Washington state, while others were raised in Selma, Alabama, and San Ramon, California. Still others have travelled from Lebanon, Kenya and Colombia to pursue their degrees and make an impact in the world. 

Congratulations to the following SPH students who made the 2021 Husky 100:

The Husky 100 recognizes students from across the UW Seattle, Tacoma and Bothell campuses who are making the most of their Husky experience. The award comes with several benefits, including networking opportunities, invitations to exclusive events and customized career counseling from the UW Career Center.