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BSPH Program Ambassadors
The BSPH Program Ambassadors are seniors majoring in Health Policy and Management. These students are happy to answer any questions you may have about the program, the application process, and student life in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. You are welcome to reach out to a Program Ambassador directly via email. Click on their names to learn more about their interests and what they feel makes HPM special.
Public Health Interests: Health policy, health equity, health insurance
Public Health Activities: UNC Health Interpreter, UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
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Hi everyone! My name is Adriana Torres, and I am from Clinton, NC. I really enjoy being in HPM, the content is so applicable to our lives, especially seeing how we can make systemic changes. I love being in a cohort program where everyone supports each other. I am interested in health policy and access to health insurance. I am really passionate about reducing health disparities and inequities through these methods.
Public Health Interests: Healthcare Administration & Consulting
Public Health Activities: President of Doctors Without Borders at UNC, Secretary of Red Cross at UNC, Hospital volunteer
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Hi, I'm Ahad! I am interested in pursuing a MBA in the future, and I hope to one day run my own non-profit. There is so much to love about the HPM program. The faculty are all experts in their field and are so welcome to providing any mentorship and guidance. Each course we take at Gillings has direct application to the real-world public health field, so it's so much more interesting to go to class everyday, knowing that the content I am learning about will prepare me for my future career. Finally, the cohort dynamic that you get in HPM can't be beat. I have my own 44-person family within HPM, who I have been able to get to know so well since becoming a part of the program!
Public Health Interests: Quality improvement, healthcare consulting, healthcare administration
Public Health Activities: SHAC Get Covered Carolina
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Hey, I'm Annika! I'm from Hillsborough, NC. My favorite part about HPM is the collaborative environment that allows you to learn so much from peers and faculty. I'm interested in healthcare consulting or quality improvement after graduation and intend to eventually pursue an MBA.
Public Health Interests: Healthcare consulting, healthcare administration
Public Health Activities: Public Health 360, Healthcare consulting club, Research Fellow at Digital Health Institute for Transformation
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Hi! My name is Ashley, and I am from Apex, NC. My favorite parts of HPM are the really interesting and applicable courses and the strong community amongst the cohort and our professors. I am interested in working in healthcare consulting or health insurance after graduation, with a goal of pursuing an MBA/MHA after a few years of working.
Public Health Interests: Public Health Law, Health policy, maternal and child health policy
Public Health Activities: American Mock World Health Organization, Campus Health Advisory Board, She's Not Here, and research at UNC Center for Health Equity Research
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Hi! I'm Bhaumi, and I'm from Atlanta, GA. My favorite part of HPM is the resources we have and how willing to help our mentors are. I feel so supported and know the faculty and staff are rooting for our success. I am interested in pursuing a JD/MPH after graduation to focus on public health law, specifically in maternal and child health. I am passionate about the intersection of policy and public health and how legislation can impact health outcomes.
Public Health Interests: Healthcare Consulting, Health Economics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Primary Care, Healthcare Payment Reform
Public Health Activities: Darville Lab - Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Green Bandana Project, Active Minds
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Hi! I'm Danny and I'm from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! My favorite parts about HPM have been the sense of community within the major due to the cohort-style major and the mentors that have truly made my Carolina experience! After graduation, I hope to work in the consulting space for a few years before going heading to school to continue my studies in health policy, specifically healthcare finance and learning about payment reform and primary care in the healthcare industry.
Public Health Interests: health policy, healthy aging, medicine
Public Health Activities: Compostmates, Dementia Friendly Carolina, Carolina Outing Club, Edwards Lab
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Hi! My name is Ellie, and I am from Louisville, KY. I am interested in designing models of care that meet the social needs of aging people and address the social determinants of aging and cognitive decline. I am interested in pursuing graduate studies in health policy or health behavior, going into medicine, or both! My favorite part of HPM is the strong friendships I have made with other people in the cohort and the support that the program provides to students. There is a strong culture of mentorship and caring in the program!
Public Health Interests: Healthcare Administration & Consulting
Public Health Activities: Gillings Student Ambassador, IHI UNC Student Chapter, Refugee Hope Partners Volunteer
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Hey everyone! I'm Ellie and I am from Dayton, Ohio. One of my favorite aspects of the HPM program is our tight-knit, supportive cohort. It is so wonderful to have such welcoming peers who share similar passions and drive. I love collaborating on team projects and having late-night study sessions at Gillings. I am also immensely grateful for the academic and career mentorship this program offers. After graduation, I plan to pursue an MBA or MHA with the goal of working in hospital administration. I would love to share my love for this program with you, so please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Public Health Interests: Rural/minority health, health administration, medicine
Public Health Activities: SAICEP (Southeastern American Indian Cancer Health Equity Partnership)
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Hi! My name is Erica Fennimore and I am from Mason, OH. My favorite part of being in HPM is the sense of community among the cohort, it's inspiring to meet and work with such passionate individuals. I'm currently interested in pursuing an MD/MPH and am passionate about rural and minority health.
Public Health Interests: Health policy, primary care, infectious disease, maternal and child health, health equity
Public Health Activities: Student government (student wellness and safety), CEF, SHAC Social Needs Navigator, research at Sheps Center and IDEEL Labs
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Hi everyone! My name is Harini, and I am from the Washington DC area. My favorite part of HPM is definitely the family and community nature of the program. The faculty mentorship, cohort bonding, and support network of HPM are unlike any other program at UNC. I am interested in pursuing an MD/MBA after graduation, and I am specifcally passionate about maternal and child health.
Public Health Interests: Health Economics & Finance, Consulting
Public Health Activities: SHAC Get Covered Carolina, Healthcare Consulting Club
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Hi! I am Kendal! I am a double major in HPM and econ. I am interested in eventually getting my MBA, but open to where my future endeavors take me. In my free time I love playing spikeball, cards, and going to the gym!
Public Health Interests: Medicine, healthcare administration, quality improvement, research
Public Health Activities: SHAC Get Covered Carolina, UNC research at NC AHEC
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Hi! My name is Krystal Lu, and I'm from Charlotte, NC. My favorite part of HPM is meeting new people! The faculty members and my peers in HPM are so welcoming and want to see you succeed. I'm interested in medicine, healthcare administration, and finding ways to improve the quality of patient care.
Public Health Interests: Global health, community health, hispanic health disparities, comparative health systems
Public Health Activities: Partners in Health Engage, Semillas de Unidad
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Hi! My name is Maddie and I am from Huntersville, NC. In HPM, I really value the strong faculty mentorship and the opportunity to learn from my peers' diverse interests. After graduation, I hope to work abroad for a few years in disease prevention before heading to graduate school to continue my studies in global health and comparative health systems.
Public Health Interests: healthcare consulting, health technology, healthcare strategy/implementation
Public Health Activities: Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED), CEF, Refugee Support Center, AI @ UNC, Consulting Club
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Hi! My name is Marcelo Garibaldi and I am from Montgomery County Marland (DMV). I am grateful for the insights that my coursework and peers in HPM have given me into the lack of health equity in the U.S. I believe a large driver of these disparities is caused by the lack of diversity in our healthcare leadership, especially that in the private sector. This has motivated me to pursue healthcare business roles, specifically those that allow me to incorporate DEI and Info Sci (my double major) into my work.
Public Health Interests: Healthcare Admin, Hospital Management
Public Health Activities: Union of Black Men and Minority Business Student Alliance
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Hey, I'm Marcus! I am from Charlotte, NC. My favorite part of HPM has been the people I've met along the way. I have made really close friends within this program! I have loved being in team projects with people who are so supportive and hardworking. I am very interested in pharmaceuticals, healthcare marketing, and administration. After graduation, I plan on pursuing an MBA. I would love to help in any way that I can, so please reach out!
Public Health Interests: Medicine, Global Health Policy, Health Equity Research, Care Quality Improvement Research and Policy
Public Health Activities: Research in global health policy and postpartum care, UNC AMWHO, Undergraduate Student Government (Student Wellness and Safety)
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Hi, I'm Neha and I am an aspiring physician with a strong interest in maternal and global health equity. In my free time I enjoy distance running and crocheting.
Public Health Interests: Global Health, Intersection of law and healthcare, health systems operations management
Public Health Activities: SHAC Get Covered Carolina, OMID Foundation, Global Health Law and Policy Research
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Hi everyone, I'm Nikki. I am interested in the intersection of medicine and law in global public health and am deciding between an MD or JD post-grad. I am also interested in health coverage/ health systems operations in the US, and am working at SAMHSA this summer in a policy lab. In my free time, I enjoy I.M. volleyball and walking my dog.
Public Health Interests: Healthcare administration & Consulting
Public Health Activities: VP of Public Health 360, Research Assistant in HPM
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Hi, I'm Rucha! I am from Apex, NC and pursuing a double major in HPM and English & Comparative Literature. My favorite part about HPM has been the overwhelming support I've had from both faculty and my peers. Everyone is so willing to help others succeed and it is truly inspiring! I am interested in working in healthcare administration, consulting, or insurance - specifically regarding maternal and reproductive health! In my free time, I love to read, write, and play the ukulele.
Public Health Interests: Public Health Advising, Public Health Surveillance
Public Health Activities: President of Healthy Heels Ambassadors (hha!) at UNC
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Hello! My name is Vedika and I am an aspiring public health professional. After undergrad, I will be pursuing my MPH with plans to work as a public health advisor. In my free time, I enjoy participating in my sorority, playing guitar, and hiking!
Public Health Interests: Health policy, behavioral health, community health, social determinants of health, and health equity
Public Health Activities: Gillings Minority Health Conference Exhibitors Committee, Volunteer Crisis Counselor at the Crisis Text Line
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Hi! My name is Veronica, and I am from Tallahassee, Florida. While it is hard to narrow down my favorite part of HPM, the community in the program has been central to my experience. Whether that be the relationships I have built with my cohort or the valuable faculty and career mentorship, I have felt incredibly supported in the program. Through this community, I have been able to learn more about myself and my passions. After graduation, I hope to use my skills from HPM to work in a position where I can use policy to promote accessible, equitable health care.
Public Health Interests: Health equity, social determinants of health, and primary care research
Public Health Activities: SHAC, Research at Sheps Center
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Hello! My name is Vinitha and I am from Cary, NC. My favorite thing about HPM is getting to see and use what we learn in class about healthcare play out in real life. I am also very grateful for all the support I receive from my cohort peers and facultyI am interested in pursuing an MD with a special interest in primary care or chronic diseases.
