First Generation Students
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Serving, Leading, and Healing: Odysseys through the Desert and Beyond
Matthew L. Boulton
From the open desert of rural Nevada to locations across the globe, Matt Boulton's commitment to public health at all levels and his willingness to serve in a variety of contexts have kept him focused on the most meaningful things. Read more
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Merging Mathematical Skills and Public Health Interests through Biostatistics
Alicia Dominguez
Alicia Dominguez found biostatistics as a way to merge her quantitative skills with public health issues and topics she is passionate about. Read more
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Statistics Served with Love: A Family Passion for Nourishing the Community
Stephen Salerno, MS ’18
How does biostatistics keep doctoral student Stephen Salerno connected to his family’s passion for feeding people? He makes sure every research and volunteer experience is a chance to feed local and global communities with accessible data that helps alleviate and prevent health problems and health disparities. Read more
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Motivated to Be the Change
Cindy Le
Inspired by the community that raised her, Cindy Le is determined to help mitigate health disparities in her hometown of Camden, New Jersey, and others like it. Read more
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Reflections on Public Health
Lello Guluma
Lello Guluma discovered her passion in public health as an undergraduate. This began her journey to delivering a speech at the graduation ceremony where she celebrated the completion of her master’s degree and the beginning of her future as a public health practitioner. Read more
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Accessible Policies: Quality Health Care for the Most Underserved
Tran T. Doan
Tran Doan has witnessed firsthand the many challenges faced by refugee immigrants as they navigate a new country. She now works on policies that improve health care quality for under-resourced communities. Read more
