Congratulations Fall 2023 Public Health Graduates!
Our graduates bring the power of public health to the world, working in diverse communities to promote health equity and social justice.
A Message from Dr. Iman Hakim, Dean of MEZCOPH
Our Fall 2023 graduates have earned a remarkable milestone. I am filled with pride and admiration for each of you. Your journey to this moment has been nothing short of extraordinary. In navigating the complexities of public health during these trying times, you have not only demonstrated academic prowess but also an unwavering commitment to the well-being of communities. Congratulations and I can’t wait to see how you change the world!
Dean Iman Hakim
MD, PhD, MPH ’94
Fall 2023 Student Award Winners
Melissa Leon
Outstanding Senior Award
BS, Public Health
Environmental & Occupational Health
Paola Rodriguez-Gonzalez
Outstanding Online Senior Award
BS, Public Health
Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Sullivan
Public Health Service Award
BS, Public Health
One Health
Lauren Waisanen
Outstanding MPH Student Award
MPH, Public Health Practice
Carly Erickson
Outstanding Online MPH Student Award
MPH, Health Behavior Health Promotion
Fall 2023 Graduates
Doctoral Graduates
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
Maternal & Child Health
Maureen Dykinga
Public Health Policy & Management
Brianna Rooney Scheetz
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Epidemiology
Collin Catalfamo
Health Behavior Health Promotion
Niraly Patel, Sarah Yeo
Master Graduates
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Applied Epidemiology
Olivia Belliveau, Alicia Soledad Chavez, Megan Corr, Kim Ellis, Jacob Freidkin, Hannah Heard, Cassidy Kirk, Hannah Krause, Anna Nguyen, Sarah Parker, Riley Roadifer, Arturo Rosales, Amina Saleh, MaLinda Zimmerman-Cooney
Environmental & Occupational Health -Industrial Hygiene
Andrew Stafford, Kyle Turcheck
Epidemiology
Gabriel Camacho, Kristina Condrey
Health Behavior Health Promotion
Tabark Abdelhabib, Biftu Abdullahi, Elena Burr, Jennifer Alondra Cibrian, Charnielle Desiderio, LaNea Desiderio-Jim, Laurence Ehiri, Carly Erickson, Stacy Evans McLaughlin, Devin Gomez, Kaitlynn Heckman, Maria Hernandez, Francesca McKay, Silvia Menjivar, Elizabeth Rawnsley,Maya Sabbagh, Michael Webb, Glynnis Zieman, Samuel Fleury
Health Services Administration
Shreyasi Chakraborty, Adam Fernandez, Samantha Favela, Hannah Green, Suzann Limb, Tashina Machain, Dr. Mark Pico, MD, Terreta Taylor, Naomi Trinidad
One Health
Thania Brinks-Zuniga
Public Health Policy & Management
Jaclyn Larson, Samantha Minichetti
Public Health Practice
Lauren Waisanen
UnderGraduates
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Environmental & Occupational Health
Melissa Leon, Lillian Mitchell, Paola Rodriguez-Gonzalez
Global Health
Fatima Beij, Melissa Garcia, Danitza Nuñez, Willian Ortiz III, Sophia Reep
Health Promotion
Sydney Cao, Elisa Chen, Ximena Gonzalez, Morgan Danyelle Johnson, Angela Mares, Andrea McClutchy-Gale
Health Systems Theory & Practice
Jacob Aragon, Hector Cha Gonzalez, Camden Downs, Christina Fleming, LaRiah Glasper, Alexis Gradillas, Taylor Henson, Danielle Jaffe, Yesica Jimenez, Chloe Lisowski, Kennedy Orr, Lauren Pizzino, Colton VanRell
One Health
Raneesha Ellison, Ashley Green, Jenifer Martin, Samantha Sullivan
Public Health Practice
Leilani Madrid, Jordan Simpson
Quantitative Methods in Public Health
Josephine Bolyard, Andrea Carmona, Kailey Haider, Mariella Rebeka Rodriguez, Catie Ross
Stay Connected
We know that as you embark on your career you will continue our mission to promote the health and wellness of all individuals and communities, in the southwest and globally. You are now a MEZCOPH alumni, a champion for health equity, and you will change the world. Stay connected with us and let us know where your path takes you!
Now that you're an alumnus, subscribe to our job posting listserv to hear about available public health positions. Join our college Alumni Group on LinkedIn and Facebook to see updates from alumni and the college. Check out our alumni homepage and connect with us with any questions at coph-alumni@arizona.edu.