Why did you decide to major in public health? I’ve always wanted to help people with their health, but I wanted to do it in a way that wouldn't put limits on who or how I helped. Doctors and nurses, though very important jobs, work to make a difference in the health of people who are already sick or injured. Public health workers are focused on preventing poor health among large populations of people.

Why are you passionate about public health? I want to see change and I want to be part of that change, to help find solutions to improve people’s lives and health.

Taylor Lichneckert is a 2020 graduate of the UW Bachelor's of Science in Health Informatics and Health Information Management. Clinical Consultant at Microsoft + Nuance. Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

Kim Anh Tran studied public health, then worked as an academic advisor at the UW. Serves as the Executive Director of Hey Mentor

Bringing equity to the forefront in NYC and beyond

Disentangling complex human diseases & aging

Fighter for the Somali community

Uncovering COVID-19 in Seattle

Increasing cancer screening among underserved populations

Promoting peace through public health

Improving global oral health through prevention, innovation

Mentoring a new generation of diverse epidemiologists

Putting an end to AIDS in Kenya

Finding game-changing solutions for global health

Rebuilding Liberia’s post-war health system