Alumni,Nutritional Sciences

Pat Oungpasuk

Pat Oungpasuk

Pat Oungpasuk

I stumbled on community health classes my sophomore year. I thought, this is everything I wanted. I care about people, health and helping communities as much as possible. It allowed me to draw knowledge from different fields to address the health needs of the population.

Pamela Pugh

Perseverance: Turning Challenge into Opportunity

Pamela Pugh

Michigan Public Health alum Pamela Pugh was appointed chief health advisor to the city of Flint earlier this year. An outside observer might assume a clear path from an advanced degree in public health to this role. But Pugh’s story of what brought her to her current position is filled with challenge, perseverance, and unending dedication.

Bharathi Ramachandran

Bharathi Ramachandran

Bharathi Ramachandran

I come from a scientific background. I studied biochemistry in undergrad. It helped me see how the human body functions at a micro level.

Anica Madeo

A Diverse Toolbox

Anica Madeo

Michigan Public Health alum takes her broad experiences and public health training to the School of Pharmacy.

Abdullah Hammoud

The Unexpected Politician

Abdullah Hammoud

Honoring a family member’s legacy leads to a surprising change in plans for a recent Michigan Public Health graduate.

Ali Abazeed

Ali Abazeed

Ali Abazeed

What gives me hope is that people at the School of Public Health are here and not elsewhere because they believe in this idea of helping to advance the public's health. That inspires me.