NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
Marsha Williams is a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) student at New York University’s School of Global Public Health. She conducted her Advanced Applied Practice Experience (AAPE) at Americares, focusing on anticipatory action in humanitarian response to climate change. We spoke with Marsha to learn about her interests in public health, the Americares project and more. Read our Q&A with Marsha below!
Interviewed by Sara Merken.
Evanie is a passionate public health professional pursuing a master’s degree in public health, with a focus on global health, from New York University. She possesses extensive experience in community health and well-being, concentrating on developing and implementing health and wellness programs for diverse populations.
Continue reading “Student Spotlight: Evanie Evra”Anne-Marie is the Director of Emergency Management and Continuity at NYU. Before entering this role around six year ago, she held a similar role at the University of Massachusetts. Anne-Marie holds two master degrees, one in English Composition and Writing, and the other in Emergency Management and Business Continuity. Watch our interview to learn more about Anne-Marie and her experience as a Emergency Management Director!
Interviewed by Nehal Rowhani
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Valionica Fayette is a second-year Master of Public Health student at New York University’s School of Global Public Health with a concentration in Management. She currently works in an outpatient rehabilitation center as an Administrative Support and Rehabilitation Aide. Read our Q&A with Valionica below!
Interviewed by Dr. Robyn Gershon.
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Joanna Horvath is a Master of Public Health graduate in Social and Behavioral Science. Her public health experience so far has centered around projects related to the prevention of opioid overdoses, cancer, and women and children’s health issues.
Before coming to New York City to further her education, Joanna worked as a writer for various state public health campaigns. In addition to her MPH from NYU, she completed a Master’s Certificate in Conflict Transformation from St. Mary’s University and currently works as a Visitor Experience Seasonal Ambassador for The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
To learn more about Joanna, we spoke with the master’s student about conflict transformation, art therapy, her thesis presentation in Northern Ireland, and where her interest in public health began. Read our Q&A with Joanna below!
Interviewed by Selina Ma.
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Heather Yu is pursuing her Master of Public Health degree at New York University’s School of Global Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology. Heather is from St. Augustine, Florida, and graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in microbiology and a minor in mathematics.
At NYU, Heather is involved in the Applied Global Public Health Initiative. In her role as a student researcher, she assisted with data analysis and the development of data collection methods alongside researchers in maternal and neonate health in Queretaro, Mexico.
To learn more about Heather, we spoke with the master’s student about her experience and interest in public health. Read our Q&A with Heather below!
Interviewed by Selina Ma.
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Hyacinth Burrowes is pursuing her Master of Public Health at the New York University School of Global Public Health with a concentration in Environmental Public Health Sciences. As a William N. Rom Climate Fellow partnered with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), she is currently exploring research on the health effects of climate change. As part of the fellowship program, Hyacinth attended the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt and works to support UNDP in various public health assessment projects.
In addition to her academic pursuits, Hyacinth volunteers her time as a Vice State Lead Ambassador for the American Cancer Society and works as a Mental Health Consultant for Manhattan Community Board 3. She also serves as the Outreach Committee Chair for the USF Black Alumni Society.
To learn more about Hyacinth, we spoke with the master’s student about the intersection of public health and climate change, mental health, and emergency preparedness. Read our Q&A with Hyacinth below!
Interviewed by Meryl Phair.
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Victoria Sevilla is a Master of Public Health student at the New York University School of Global Public Health and received her Bachelor’s degrees in Global Health and Biological Sciences at the University of Southern California (USC). She works part-time at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) where she is the Co-Chair of the AME Publicity Committee and a member of the AME Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee.
To learn more about Victoria, we spoke with the master’s student about her interest in emergency response, wildfires, and the intersection of engineering and public health. Read our Q&A with Victoria below!
Interviewed by Meryl Phair.
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Thomas O’Neill is pursuing his Master’s of Public Health degree at the New York University School of Global Public Health with a concentration in Public Health Management. The Rutgers New Brunswick graduate has been an active member of the Glen Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Squad in New Jersey, being involved in all aspects of emergency response from the position of Operations Officer to an Emergency Medical Technician. In addition to his on-the-ground response training, Thomas has explored the operational and management side of public health such as through his role as a Government Affairs Intern for Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health.
To learn more about Thomas, we spoke with the master’s student about his interest in the field of public health and his experience as an EMT during the pandemic. Read our Q&A with Thomas below!
Interviewed by Meryl Phair.
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