Student and Alumni Profiles
Deshuan Green: (MPH Graduation Year '27 )
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Current work status: Graduate Student
Twanda Collins: (MPH Graduation Year '26 )Major Professor: Research Interest: Current work status: Graduate Student
Kennede Perry: (MPH Graduation Year '26 )
Major Professor: Dr. Ehsan Abdalla Research Interest: Breastfeeding and Health Outcomes Among Low-Birth-Weight Infants: A Quantitative Risk Assessment.
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Cantone Hilani: (MPH Graduation Year '26 )
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Current work status: Graduate Student
Chiquita Lee: (MPH Graduation Year )
Major Professor: Research Interest: Current work status: Graduate Student
Johnpaul Kagulire: (MPH Graduation Year '25)
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Current work status: MPH/PhD, Integrated Biosciences Graduate Student
Carlyn Track: (MPH Graduation Year '25)
Major Professor: Nelson Oranye Research Interest: Project on the OnMed Telehealth station and healthcare access.
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Lindsay Corbin: (MPH Graduation Year '25)
Major Professor: Research Interest: Epidemiology and Data Systems
Current work status: MPH Graduate Student
Savannah C. Williams: (MPH Graduation Year '26)
Major Professor: Dr. Ehsan Abdalla Research Interest: Comparisons of Cancers Associated with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) by sex, race, and HPV type in the US, from 2017 to 2021.
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Alexis Smith: (MPH Graduation Year '25)
Major Professor: Research Interest: One Health/ Zoonotic Disease
Current work status: Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology-May 2024 – May 2028-(Cardiovascular Disease Health Equity Fellow-American Society of Public Health Nutritionist · Internship)
Treasure Valle: (MPH Graduation Year '25)
Major Professor: Research Interest: MCT at EAMC Hospital
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Lauren Gibson: (MPH Graduation Year '24)
Major Professor: Dr. Lloyd Webb Research Interest: Zoonotic diseases focusing on Rabies
Current work status: Graduate student and veterinary assistant at a local animal hospital.
Shandrell Miller: (MPH Graduation Year '24)
Major Professor: Dr. Ehsan Abdalla Research Interest: Knowledge and Awareness of Cervical Cancer, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), and HPV Vaccines among Women Living in Alabama’s Macon, Bullock, Lowndes, and Barbour Counties to Reduce Health Disparities
Current work status: Red Mountain Animal Clinic, Birmingham AL.
Sanchez Rolle: (MPH Graduation Year '24)
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Current work status: Assistant Director, The University of Colorado Graduate School
Avia Sutton: (MPH Graduation Year '22)
Major Professor: Dr. Ehsan Abdalla Research Interest: The Effects of Covid-19 Vaccination on Menstruation: Are women with underlying reproductive health conditions, particularly black women at a higher risk for vaccine-related menstruation complications?
Current work status: Pediatric Neurogenetic Counselor-UT Health AustinAustin, Texas, United States
Ashunti Johnson: (MPH Graduation Year '22)
Major Professor: Dr. Lloyd Webb Research interest: ADDRESSING FOOD SAFETY: A ONE-HEALTH PILOT FOOD SUSTAINABILITY PROPOSAL FOR MACON COUNTY, ALABAMA
Current work status: Research Intern for the USDA-FSIS
Ty'Quieria Lodge: (MPH Graduation Year Pending)
Major Professor: Dr. Melvena Wilson Research interest: How are patients with Alzheimer's and Dementia affected by Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Current work status: Public Health Inspector-Louisiana Department of Health
Amira Brooks: (MPH Graduation Year ' 26)
Major Professor: Dr. Ehsan Abdalla Research interest: Why are Companion Animals good for people who suffer from Mental Health Problems?
Current work status: Working at Childern Health Care of Atlanta
Atiya Shahid: (MPH Graduation Year ' 23)
Major Professor: Dr. Ehsan Abdalla Research interest: The Relation of Age on HIV-Positive women’s Cluster of Differentiation 4, Antiretroviral Therapy, Papanicolaou test, Human Papillomavirus test and Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid.
Current work status: Ph.D. student in the Interdisciplinary Pathobiology program at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
Jakeiia Bedgood: (MPH Graduation Year ' 23)
Major Professor: Dr. Lloyd Webb Research interest: Repurposing of Acetaminophen Against Toxoplasma gondii InfectionCurrent work status: Communicable Disease Specialist II - Department of Public Health
Raven McClellan: (MPH Graduation Year ' 25)
Major Professor: Dr. Melvena Wilson Research interest: The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health Perceptions of African AmericansCurrent work status: Program Coordinator at Black Women's Health Imperative
Ronald Peaster: (MPH Graduation Year ' 21)
Major Professor: Atty. Crystal James Research interest: Disparities and Demographics Between Blacks and Whites with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the U.S
Current work status: Ph.D. in Biological Science at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and expecting to graduate in the summer of 2023.
Davis Ali -Ashanti: (MPH Graduation Year ' 20)
Thesis Topic: Consumption of Meals Served at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Institute Middle School.
Current work status: Account Manager-Greystone Real Estate Advisory Group - New York, United States
Veale Denzel: (MPH Graduation Year ' 20)
Thesis Topic: Fitness Technology and its Behavioral Effects on Physical Activity in African American Students at a Historically Black University.
Current work status: During this pandemic, he has created a way to promote access to fresh fruits and vegetables through a mobile phone app and curbside pickup system. The "Access: Farm to Table" App is a resource and tool that promotes availability and accessibility to fresh fruits, vegetables, and products from local farmers and food distributors to communities with limited food access and public health promotion. Read More
Kellon Banks: (MPH Graduation Year ' 20)
Thesis Topic: Knowledge and Awareness About Cervical Cancer and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Among Women Living in Macon County, Alabama.
Current work status: Health Education Coordinator at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
Oyoyo Egiebor-Aiwan, MD: (MPH Graduation Year ' 19)
Thesis Topic: A Systemic Review: Evaluating the Environmental and Public Health Impacts of Failed Septic Systems in Alabama Blackbelt Counties. Current work status: Psychiatrist with District Medical Group (DMG)/ Valleywise Behavioral Health, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, at Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona
Samina Akhter, MSc, CP Associate Degree: (MPH Graduation Year '19)
Research interest: Framing an Environmental Risk Analysis Pathway For Cancer Health Disparities in Black Belt Counties of Alabama. Current work status: Director of Assessment at the College of Veterinary Medicine/ Career Placement services at the Department of Graduate Public Health, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
Mylo Howard: (MPH Graduation Year '19)
Research interest: Public Health Ethics M.P.H Fellow
Current work status: Drug And Alcohol Counselor-Akoma Unity Center San Bernardino County, California, United States ·
Candy De La Cruz, MD: (MPH Graduation Year '18)
Research interest: The Effect of State Laws on Breastfeeding Practices and Rates.
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Nathalia Beras Rarmirez, MD: (MPH Graduation Year '18)
Research interest: Policy Analysis and Community Empowerment How can the Ashurst Bar/Smith community participate in modifying or renewing the Stone’s Throw Landfill permit? Current work status: Physician in the Dominic Republic and Volunteer with NGOs
Alva Walston: (MPH Graduation Year '17)
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Rena Blakely: (MPH Graduation Year '17)
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Current work status: Environmental Health Specialist-Anne Arundel County Department of Health- Annapolis, Maryland
Alicia Roberts: (MPH Graduation Year '17)
Research interest: Community Outreach/Community Epidemiology
Current work status: Public Health Advisor (Intern), New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Leondria Hinds: (MPH Graduation Year '17)
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Current work status: In the medical program at Auburn University
Destinee Grant, MSc: (MPH Graduation Year '17)
Research interest: Surveillance and crisis response: Action Plan to Emphasize the Importance of Death Registration and Fetal Death Reporting to Public Health in Delray Beach, Florida: Palm Beach County through Partnership & Planning
Current work status: Forensic and Public Health Scientist-Delray Beach, Florida, United States Beach, FL
Davie Armstrong Rickenbacker: (MPH Graduation Year '16)
Research interest: Epidemiology
Current work status: Chief Executive Officer-Let's Go Cosplay LLC · Self-employed
Jessica M Pettway: (MPH Graduation Year '16)
Research interest: Implemented nutrition and physical activity education curriculum as part of ongoing research on integrative approaches for prevention and reduction of overweight and childhood obesity in the Alabama Black Belt by leading and teaching obesity prevention and nutrition lesson plans to approximately 70 adolescents (8 - 15 years) (50% of the time).
Current work status: Public Health Program Coordinator with the National Indian Health Board
Blair Major: (MPH Graduation Year '16)
Research interest: Epidemiology
Current work status: Site Manager Crews & Co Logistics Amazon Delivery Service Partner
Folashade Adalumo: (MPH Graduation Year '16)
Research interest: Health disparity, breastfeeding education, and maternal health
Current work status: Ph.D. Student at the Department of Integrative Public Policy and Development
Lecarde Webb: (MPH Graduation Year '15)
Thesis Topic: A Healthcare Clinical Topology Model Developed Through Effective Public Health Engagement
Current work status: Planning and Evaluation Manager-ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½- Department of Biology and Center for Cancer Research
Keon Blackledge: (MPH Graduation Year '15)
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Current work status: Healthcare Executive | COO, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Rachael Browne: (MPH Graduation Year '15)
Research interest: Women's HealthCurrent work status: State Plant Health Director- United States Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection Quarantine, Field Operations. (USDA APHIS PPQ FO)
Amber (Hailey) Baker: (MPH Graduation Year '15)
Research interest: Epidemiology (Women's Health)
Current work status: Infant & toddler sleep specialist, at Little Winks Sleep
Heather Murphy: (MPH Graduation Year '15)
Research interest: Epidemiology
Current work status: Doctoral Scholar & Curriculum Strategist
Marian Hutchinson: (MPH Graduation Year '15)
Research interest: Epidemiology
Current work status: Program innovator and Community Facilitator-Community Health Educator-Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Mulugeta Gebredhim : (MPH Graduation Year '15)
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Artina Allen: (MPH Graduation Year '15)
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Brittney Odom: (MSPH Graduation Year '14)
Research interest: Suggested Research in Examining the Correlation Among African American Obese Adolescent (ages 12-19) Public Housing Residents In The Macon County Area Based Upon Contributing.
Current work status: Public Health Advisor, CDC
Brittni Steele: (MSPH Graduation Year '14)
Research interest: Implications of ACE Scores and Early Childhood Education
Current work status: Founder/CEO of Beetle B, Inc. a Family Health NGO
De'Naya Goudeau-Mitchell: (MSPH Graduation Year '14)
Research interest: Workplace Health and Wellness Incentive Programs through CDC Fellowship
Current work status: (I am a Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences graduate student at Touro University California)
Beatrice Denise King: (MPH Graduation Year '14)
Research interest: Public Health Education, Developed Health Education Curriculum for K-12
Current work status: Georgia Department of Public Health-Health Educator 3, Opioid Analyst- Location: Fulton County Board of Health Atlanta, GA
DeJuana Grant: (MPH Graduation Year '14)
Research interest: A Review of Breast Cancer in African American and Caucasian Women in the United States of America
Current work status: Epidemiologist with the Alabama Department of Public Health
De'Naya Goudeau: (MPH Graduation Year '14)
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Current work status: Program Director, Dana's Family House
Elizabeth Foster: (MPH Graduation Year '14)
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Current work status: Business Development Specialist- Business Coach & Development| Project Manager| Entrepreneur| Veterinary & Public Health Professional Business Development Specialist Atlanta Technical College . Freelance Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Maegan Ford: (MPH Graduation Year '14)
Research interest: Director within Area 8 Counties on basic public health principles, practices, and concepts. Conducted interviews & utilized risk assessment in outbreak investigation with the Tuberculosis Team. Current work status: Suicide Prevention Coordinator at the Alabama Department of Mental Health
Deratu Yishak: (MSPH Graduation Year '14)
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Current work status: Majoring in Nursing (Accelerated), Augustana University, From Sioux Falls, SD
Lagorrgera Maxwell: (MSPH Graduation Year '14)
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Current work status: Law Enforcement Officer, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Police Department
Joshlynn Edwards: (MSPH Graduation Year '14)
Research interest: Women's Health
Current work status: Health Equity Program Coordinator Fulton County Board of Health
Charli Williams: (MSPH Graduation Year '13)
Research interest: Public Health Surveillance
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Regional Liaison Data Manager, Commonwealth of Virginia
Christina Tresvant: (MSPH Graduation Year '13)
Thesis Topic: Attitudes of African Americans towards Brands of Condoms. The overall goal of the research project was to reduce Sexually Transmitted Infections by increasing condom use in African American males.
Current work status: Clinical Data Specialist at Biosense Webster Inc. (Johnson & Johnson), Irwin Dale, California, United States
Seanna Jimmeh: (MSPH Graduation Year '13)
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Current work status: Educator teacher of Chemistry and Physics at Teach For America, Legal Shield Manager, Lady of DST, TFA Alumna, Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Montalee Chavious: (MSPH Graduation Year '13), MPS (Master of Pharmaceutical Science,'18 University of Cincinnati)
Thesis Topic: Public Health Fellowship, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Conducted independent research and compiled data on residents of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, Alabama, Assisted the Community Healing Network with the initial implementation of the Emotional Emancipation Circle, Responsible for researching, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational training for community revitalization.
Current work status: R&D Cosmetic Chemist at DyStar, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Nakia McCallum: (MSPH Graduation Year '13)
Thesis Topic: Epidemiology
Current work status: Industrial Hygienist, US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHA, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Constanza Aranda-Garcia, PT, DPT (EC) : (MSPH Graduation Year '13)
Thesis Topic: Association of Selected Health Deficits and Methylmercury Contamination in Residents of Alabama
Current work status: She ppointed to serve on the Board of Directors for the Florida Physical Therapy Association. Delegate to the APTA House of Delegates. Dr. Constanza “Connie” Aranda Garcia, PT, DPT graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2018 and began her career in physical therapy at Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford, FL as an acute care/inpatient rehabilitation therapist. She serves as Chair of the FPTA Early Professional Special Interest Group (EPSIG) and Membership Tier Leader. Constanza is a member of the APTA Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy.
Bertukan Bekele: ( MSPH Graduation Year '13)
Thesis Topic: Bacteria Isolated from Restaurants, Fast Food Restaurants and the Environments and Further Characterization of Isolated Staphylococcus Species in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, Alabama.
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Laura Whitaker: ( MSPH Graduation Year '13)
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