Graduates of the COPHP MPH program are prepared for a variety of rewarding careers in public health. Visit the careers page to view data on what job titles, employers, and sectors our graduates work in.
Visit the HSPop News and Events page for the latest stories about all HSPop students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Here are a few of our alumni’s stories.
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“We are facing a health care affordability crisis”: COPHP alum tackles spiraling health care costs
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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Researchers urge caution for using crowdfunding to assess community needs
Crowdfunding campaigns like GoFundMe will likely show “a distorted perception of need” as those with the highest needs are likely missing from the data.
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Seattle’s sweetened beverage tax linked to lower BMIs in children
The researchers found that compared to those living in neighboring nontaxed areas, Seattle children experienced a greater decrease in body mass index.
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Rural Water Initiative for Climate Action improves water access and equity in Uganda
Laura C. Streichert (COPHP MPH ‘05) partnered to start a nonprofit to address water access and equity in rural Uganda.
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Sherry Wu (MPH ’23) Awarded APHA’s Masters Student Research Award in Aging and Public Health
Sherry Wu, Research Coordinator and UW alum, has been awarded the 2023 Masters Student Research Award in Aging and Public Health. Wu says, “Our society’s emphasis on productivity categorizes older adults as less desirable. But the experiences and wisdom of older adults are invaluable, and they have a right to fulfilling and healthy lives.”
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COPHP MPH alum Alejandro Varela to receive the Alumni of Impact Award
Alum Alejandro Varela is this year’s recipient of the UW School of Public Health Alumni of Impact Award. The award is for those who have outstanding achievements in public health and made significant contributions to their communities.
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Omid Bagheri Garakani has a passion for health justice and equity
Since a young age, Garakani has been interested in how health impacts not only individuals but their larger communities. After earning his bachelor’s, he knew that he wanted to keep learning. Hear more from Garakani.
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Lee Hicks has a passion for global health
Hicks developed an interest in international work early in her academic career. During her experience at organizations providing youth education and HIV/AIDS peer education, she realized global health is the field for her. Hear more from Hicks.
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Catherine Rizos is getting the word out about public health
As a communications director, Rizos knows how essential communications is to the success of public health. The UW Community-Oriented Public Health Practice MPH puts a priority on those vital communication skills. Hear more from Rizos.
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Carolanne Sanders is addressing the social determinants of health
Sanders saw firsthand that housing, transportation, child care, and cultural factors like racism have huge affects on a person’s health. Her degree equipped her to help address social inequities in her career. Hear more from Sanders.
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