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Devon Payne-Sturges, professor of Environmental Health Sciences and University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor, has never been one to shy away from complex or controversial environmental health issues—she embraces them head-on. In fact, her pursuit motivated her to change careers, go back to school, and ultimately make her way to Ann Arbor after a distinguished career on the East Coast.
At Michigan Public Health, Dana Hollins discovered her true passion for industrial hygiene and exposure assessment, honing her skills in epidemiology and environmental health, shaping her successful career. Today, as the senior principal health scientist, she leads the Health Sciences Division for Hollins Consulting.
In addition to the annual spring break trip to Grenada, PHAST provides students at the University of Michigan School of Public Health with an opportunity to apply their classroom learning to real-world public health challenges domestically each May.
Nemer Assi's family’s diversity has deeply influenced his personal growth and professional aspirations. Understanding and respecting diverse family structures and identities will be at the forefront of his work in public health, ensuring trust and respect guide his interactions with the families he serves.
Aparna Reddy, a first-year MD candidate at Stanford University Medical School, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Community and Global Public Health at Michigan Public Health, immersing herself in courses that emphasized health equity, social determinants of health and community-focused research.
Sania Farooq’s coursework at Michigan Public Health involved real-life impact projects such as health education initiatives during COVID-19. These experiences cemented her commitment to a career that marries public health with medicine effectively.