Ashley Alexander
I am a first-year Health Behavior and Health Education MPH student, and I am interested in many topics related to public health, but particularly in health communications.  I am also a part-time bartender and a full-time cuddler with my Newfoundland dog, Moose.

Ashley will be posting each Thursday afternoon. Read her posts here –>

Pamela Barclay
I am a dual degree student in the School of Public Health and School of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan. My academic interests include emergency response, emerging technologies, and infrastructure development. I spend my free time volunteering with a high school robotics team and training for 1/2 marathons!

Pamela will be posting each Wednesday afternoon. Read her posts here –>

Colleen Davis
I am a second-year Human Nutrition and Dietetics MPH student interested in a wide range of public health topics, from clinical dietetics to food policy to employee wellness programs.

Colleen will be posting each Tuesday morning. Read her posts here –>

Alysia Drummond
I am a second year MPH student studying Human Nutrition and Dietetics.  My professional interests are the connection of nutrition to the field of medicine, specifically chronic diseases.  In my free time I enjoy cooking, running, reading, and supporting the arts.

Alysia will be posting each Tuesday afternoon. Read her posts here –>

Drew Heyding
I’m an MPH student in epidemiology. My background is in clinical medicine. I did all of my training in New York City and practiced internal medicine at Harlem Hospital before coming to the University of Michigan for additional training in preventive medicine. I moved to Ann Arbor with my family last summer. After years of walking or taking the subway, maybe I’ll eventually get used to driving a car. I have two young children and hope to be able to share the perspective of a parent who is also a physician in public health.

Drew will be posting each Thursday morning. Read his posts here –>

Seema Jolly
I am a 2nd year Master’s of Public Health student in Environmental Health Sciences – Human Nutrition.  My broad public health interests are in program implementation at the community level, and I am specifically interested in sustainable food systems and issues of food and environmental justice.  I like all things food (growing it, cooking it, eating it), spending time outdoors, and impromptu dance parties.

Seema will be posting each Friday morning. Read her posts here –>

Joseph Martin
I am a second year MPH student in Environmental Quality and Health, and after graduation from this program, I will pursue a Ph.D. in soil science.  My interests lie in soil science and chemistry, human health and how they interact, especially in regards to agricultural practice and productivity.

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Marisa Mead
I am a first year MPH student in the department of Environmental Health Sciences studying Human Nutrition and Dietetics. I enjoy food, science and community health, and I plan on combining these three interests in my future career. In my spare time, I throw and chase around a little piece of plastic as a member of the University of Michigan’s women’s club Ultimate Frisbee team.

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Suzanne Ogawa
Originally from Troy, Michigan, I moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2005 for my undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan. I graduated with a B.A. in Political Science in 2009. I am currently in my second year at the University of Michigan School of Public Health in the Health Management and Policy department and will graduate in April 2012 with a Master in Health Services Administration. In June I will be moving to Grand Rapids to start an Administrative Fellowship with a regional health system.

In my spare time I enjoy reading, running and fiber arts.

Suzanne will be posting each Monday morning. Read her posts here ->>

Candace Rowell
I am currently finishing my MPH in Environmental Health Sciences. I’m a chemist by training and a traveler by choice. Public health allows me to combine the science with the people. I’m interested in the broad relationship between environmental quality and human health. I have special interests in international health,specifically in program development and evaluation in developing countries. I also enjoy long walks on the beach and Celine Dion power ballads.

Candace will be posting each Monday afternoon. Read her posts here –>