I was inspired to join the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major because I knew I wanted to focus on the health and wellness of people in whatever future career path I decided.

In a Q&A, undergraduate Rohini Achal, '24, reflects on their passion for health equity and how structural oppression lies at the root of inequities.

Olivia Brandon wins UW President's Medal. Her interests in health care swing from micro to macro.

There’s a line Brittney Dias wrote that’s been serving as inspiration for herself and the children she writes for: “No matter the time, no matter the day, Ava and Mae find a way.”

Tina Mensa-Kwao is a firm believer in the principle, “nothing about us without us” because she recognizes the importance of community members as essential collaborators in improving the quality of mental health services in a community, particularly for underserved youth.

Creates culture of community health

What interested you in studying public health and why are you passionate about it? I had a wonderful mentor in the nursing school at the University of Wisconsin named Dr. McGranahan, and she explained to our class the impact public health can have on nursing-focused outcomes. As a registered nurse, I am interested in public health because it takes a broader approach to populations and their interactions with behavior, the environment and systems.

Belen Salguero, an environmental health major in the UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS), interned with the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment last summer through the National Environmental Public Health Internship Program.

In this Q&A, Nerenberg, who is a graduate student in the University of Washington School of Public Health’s Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences, shares why she’s passionate about public health, her research and the impact she hopes it will have, and advice for new public health students.

In this Q&A, Darrow describes her experiences at the School, her capstone project, and why it is important to center community and Native voices in public health to create lasting change.

Bridget Ury named 2023 Outstanding Undergraduate Student by DEOHS and the UW School of Public Health

Amalawa Aiwekhoe named 2022 DEOHS Outstanding Undergraduate Student A few months after earning his BS in Environmental Health, Amalawa Aiwekhoe landed his first big job as an occupational health and safety specialist at Boeing.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Candidate who is passionate about one health and laboratory animal medicine.

Like many students, Ph.D. candidate Ramya Kumar was drawn to the University of Washington School of Public Health’s (UW SPH) Department of Epidemiology for its reputation in HIV and mental health research and impact.