Congratulations Fall 2024 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
Congratulations, Fall 2024 graduates! You inspire us with your dedication, resilience, and vision for a healthier world. As you step into this next phase of your career, take pride in what you’ve accomplished and remain committed to your purpose. The Zuckerman College of Public Health will always be your home, and we will continue to celebrate your success as you forge your path forward.
Dean Iman Hakim
MD, PhD, MPH ’94
Fall 2024 Student Award Winners
Mei-Li Ortega
Outstanding Senior Award
BS, Public Health
Enviromental & Occupational Health
Tierney Ruppel
Outstanding Online Senior Award
BS, Public Health
One Health
Patrick Halvorsen
Public Health Service Award
BS, Public Health
Health Systems Theory & Practice
Jersey Reyes Orias
Outstanding MPH Student Award
MPH, Environmental &
Occupational Health
Ana Zeledon
Outstanding Online MPH Student Award
MPH, Applied Epidemiology
Fall 2024 Graduates
Doctoral Graduates
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
Maternal & Child Health
Kim Peace-Tuskey
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Biostatistics
Drew Baldwin
Environmental Health Sciences
Rietta Wagoner
Health Behavior Health Promotion
Maiya Block Ngaybe
Master Graduates
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Environmental & Occupational Health
Jersey Reyes Orias
Epidemiology
Brianne Cartagena, Wadana Hamzazai, Sage Vu
Family & Child Health
Cheryl Nguyen
Global Health
Omozusi Guobadia
Health Behavior Health Promotion
Maiya Block Ngaybe
Health Services Administration
Kelly Akers, Madelyn Hardy, Christina Kim, Christopher Michael, Antoinette Toya
Public Health Practice
Jennifer Strozewski
Applied Epidemiology
Sarah Barrales, Laurel Burnham, David Contreras, Deidra Goldtooth, Daniel Jones, Rachana Lankapalli, Ana Zeledon
UnderGraduates
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Health & Wellness
Jersey Reyes Orias
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Environmental & Occupational Health
Bara’a Khalid Alqahtani, Alexandra Jamili, Mei-Li Ortega, Juliana Quiroga, Emma Maria Saenz, Gabriel Scott-Buechler
Global Health
Victoria Fabela, Anahy Fernandez, Peyton Jacks, Brooklyn Swearingen
Health Promotion
Hassan Ahmed Hassan Alasmari, Myla Gonzalez, Sophia Lespron, Faridat Mustapha, Devon Weinreich, Alina Zhovniriuk
Health Systems Theory & Practice
Jordana Albanese, Patrick Halvorsen, Nicole Hart, Dylan Ibarra, Carolina Robles, Olivia Scherer
One Health
Maranda Fellows, Tierney Ruppel, Tia Washburn
Quantitative Methods in Public Health
Harrison Brown
Health Behavior Health Promotion
Bryon Hutton
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.