Fall 2021 Global Health Welcome Letter
Gillings Global Health Community, It is the first week of Fall, and while it may still feel like summer in NC, we are definitely turning a corner as we head... Read more »
Gillings Global Health Community, It is the first week of Fall, and while it may still feel like summer in NC, we are definitely turning a corner as we head... Read more »
A global mentor is a Gillings alum whose background is in global health who has volunteered to participate in this program as a trusted counselor or advisor. An individual becomes... Read more »
We know that many within our UNC family have been deeply affected by the unfolding epidemic in India and our hearts are heavy as we watch the toll that the... Read more »
How do you define humanitarian health? There are many technical definitions but I use a broad one. Currently, two billion people live in countries where development outcomes are affected by... Read more »
Will you tell us about your work as a fellow at FHI 360? As a fellow, I’m working in the Product Development & Introduction department at FHI 360, which focuses... Read more »
Why did you decide to study global health? When I think about why I decided to study global health I see different snapshots throughout my life that all influenced my... Read more »
What was your background before enrolling in the MPH program? I graduated as a Mechanical Engineer and worked in digital marketing for three years. I entered public health when the... Read more »
What was your background before enrolling in the MPH program? I’ve always dubbed myself a ‘public health person.’ I studied Global Health in my undergrad at University of Southern California... Read more »
What was your background before enrolling in the MPH program? Before my MPH program at Gillings, I was a Health Extension volunteer for Peace Corps in Cameroon from 2017 –... Read more »