Zyna Bakari being interviewed in the Hans Rosling Center

Finding community while working to advance health equity and anti-racism


Zyna Bakari found the perfect fit in the Online MPH program with its supportive cohort, focus on social justice, and flexibility that allowed her to work at the UW’s center for Anti-racism and Community Health. Learn more in this Q&A.

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    Community-Oriented Public Health Practice MPH alum Sam Hatzenbeler describes her journey to health care policy and how she utilizes her public health background.

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    MHA alum Denise Bowen receives 40 Under 40 Award

    Denise Bowen reflects on the thorny challenges she’s taken on during her 10-year career at Providence, as well as the lasting impact of her dual MHA-MBA degree.

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HSEED Award and Student Funding

The Health Systems Excellence, Equity, and Distinction (HSEED) Award honors students and helps increase diversity in the field of public health. The HSEED Award is presented annually to students in our degree programs.