The Archive

FALL 2012

Hillary Craddock
I am a second year MPH student studying Epidemiology. My primary interests are zoonotic, emerging, and vector-borne infectious diseases, disaster preparedness and response, and public health practice. Outside of class, I work in research and volunteer with the Public Health Action Support Team (PHAST).

Hillary will be posting each Thursday morning. Read her posts here –>

Ashley Cummings
I am a second-year MPH student in Health Behavior and Health Education, interested in childhood obesity and chronic disease prevention. I love circuit training and leading a healthy life. After running my first marathon this summer, I have solidified that I would like a career guiding others through the process of attaining their highest quality of life, and demonstrating that physical activity and eating nutritious foods can be fun.

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

Sheela Doraiswamy
I am a first year Health Behavior and Health Education MPH student. Before coming to U Michigan, I worked at a physical therapy and wellness center. This previous experience has given me an interest in subjects such as health communications, exercise, obesity, and injury prevention, among numerous other health topics. In my spare time, I love to watch and review movies, as well as listen to The Beatles on an endless loop.

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

Shara Evans
I am a second-year Epidemiology MPH Student here at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health. When I graduate this April I also hope to have earned certificates in Risk Science and Human Health and Public Health Genetics. If i’m lucky, I will also be moving on to a Ph.D Program. Alternatively, I am also interested in possibly pursuing a career in Science Communications, but I haven’t made any decisions yet! My health interests in are primarily in the areas of Disaster Management and Epidemiology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, and Genetics. When not studying (in those few rare moments), i spend far too much time reading, playing with my two dogs, reading up on politics, or playing the occasional video game.

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

Michael Grisafe
I’m a first year MPH student in the Health Behavior and Health Education department. Prior to coming to graduate school, I worked as a freelance writer and researcher in California and New York. I’m interested in using multimedia and information technology to connect people with affordable health care services, preventative care resources, and quality health information. A Southern California native, I’m an avid reader, short story writer, and urban adventurer.

Michael will be posting each Friday afternoon. Read his posts here –>

Gillian Mayman
In my first career, I was a medical librarian at Yale University and a public health librarian at the University of Michigan. In my second career, I am the Online Communications Coordinator at the Center for Managing Chronic Disease. In my free time, I’m an MPH student in Health Behavior and Health Education.

Gillian will be posting each Monday morning. Read her posts here –>

Lindsay Miller
I am a first year MPH student in the department of Health Behavior and Health Education. I am particularly interested in health literacy, health communication, and health promotion, but I love learning about all things public health. In my spare time, I enjoy relaxing at the beach, dancing, and eating dark chocolate (for those antioxidants, of course)!

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

Ezinne Ndukwe
Hello! I’m a second year Health Behavior and Health Education student with a wide range of interests, but a particular focus in patient education and health disparities. I love reading, traveling, music, and watching endless crime drama marathons on TNT.

Ezinne will be posting each Wednesday morning. Read her posts here ->>

Alison Schumacher
I am a second year MPH student studying Health Behavior and Health Education. Although broadly focused in health communication, my specific health interests include obesity, chronic disease, and nutrition. I can’t get enough of any activity that gets my heart pumping and adrenaline rushing. My favorites include soccer, running, hiking, and field hockey. Don’t be fooled though, despite my obsession with anything active, I am just as content in the kitchen baking (and eating) cookies, pies, and sweets.

Alison will be posting each Wednesday afternoon. Read her posts here ->>

Kari Wolozyk
I am a first-year Health Behavior and Health Education MPH student, interested in food sustainability and food security. Specifically, I want to focus my efforts on the multi-level dilemmas of a food system to promote access and affordability to healthy and fresh foods. I am a ‘food connoisseur’, intrigued by all things food from policy to cooking, to consumption. I hope to one day publish a vegan cookbook using all my Frankenstein-like masterpieces; I am an ‘edgy veg’.

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

WINTER 2012

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. 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! 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Read his posts here –>

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. Read her posts here ->>

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. 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. Read her posts here –>