Alesha Amin
Dallas, Texas
MPH, Community Health and Prevention
About Alesha
Why I Chose Dornsife: I choose Dornsife because of all the hands on experience you get.
Research Interests: Maternal and Child Health
Favorite Place on Campus: Papadakis
Favorite Food Truck or Restaurant in Philadelphia: Goldie
Sarah Caldwell
Washington Crossing, PA
MPH, Community Health and Prevention
(minor in Global Health)
About Sarah
Why I Chose Dornsife: I found it really interesting that each professor had their own individual research. I thought that not only could Dornsife provide me with a sense of knowledge moving forward, but also insight into the field of public health which I hope to pursue.
Research Interests: Global Health
Favorite Place on Campus: Nesbitt Hall
Favorite Food Truck or Restaurant in Philadelphia: KC's Smoothie Truck
Mary Conroy
Manahawkin, NJ
MPH, Health Management & Policy
About Mary
Why I Chose Dornsife: The ILE experience & depths that help expose me to different aspects of public health.
Research Interests: Hospital management
Favorite Place on Campus: Daskalakis Athletic Center
Favorite Food Truck or Restaurant in Philadelphia: Georgio on Pine
Sierra Cuellar
Ocean View, DE
MPH, Community Health and Prevention
About Sierra
Why I Chose Dornsife: Dornsife was actually the only school I applied to, but it ended up being a great fit because of the emphasis on and opportunity to be involved in research specific to my area of study. Philadelphia is also so full of public health connections -- there are important relationships to be formed everywhere around the city.
Research Interests: Global Health, Vulnerable Populations, Environmental and Social Determinants of Health, Reproductive Health/Rights, Gender Equality, WASH
Favorite Place on Campus: Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building because of all the natural light and the biowall
Favorite Food Truck or Restaurant in Philadelphia: Food truck falafel (it's better and cheaper than falafel from any restaurant) or Sava's Pizza (because everyone needs a favorite pizza place)
Adrian Diogo
Elizabeth, NJ
MPH, Epidemiology
About Adrian
Why I Chose Dornsife: I chose Dornsife because it is the best School of Public Health in Philadelphia. The curriculum has a strong emphasis on building qualitative skills with real-world experience through strong community partnerships.
Research Interests: Healthy Aging, Injury Prevention, and Health Economics
Favorite Place on Campus: Nesbitt Hall Lobby
Favorite Food Truck or Restaurant in Philadelphia: Dos Hermanos Tacos (food truck) and Jamonera (restaurant)
Rozhan Ghanbari
Paso Robles, CA
MPH, Epidemiology
About Rozhan
Why I Chose Dornsife: I chose Dornsife because of the welcoming environment and opportunities for research!
Research Interests: Mental Health, Global Health, and Infectious Disease
Favorite Place on Campus: 7th floor of Nesbitt
Favorite Food Truck or Restaurant in Philadelphia: El Taco and ICI Macarons & Cafe
Sucharu Ghosh
Hooghly, West Bengal, India
MPH, Epidemiology
About Sucharu
Why I Chose Dornsife: The curriculum of Dornsife with extensive practical exposure attracts me the most. The practicum is divided into two sections: Breadth (10 monthly engagements) and Depth (a minimum 120-hour internship). Moreover, it has a campus of diverse cultures with students from different countries. Also, U.S. News ranks it in the top 19th position!!!
Research Interests: Infectious Diseases and Substance Abuse
Favorite Place on Campus: 7th floor Nesbitt Hall
Favorite Food Truck or Restaurant in Philadelphia: Wendy's
Nikki Johnson
Lumberton, NJ
MPH, Epidemiology
About Nikki
Why I Chose Dornsife: I chose Dornsife for the interdisciplinary curriculum, small school feel and the endless opportunities in public health Philadelphia has to offer!
Research Interests: Health Disparities, Maternal and Child Health, Chronic Disease, Cancer, Environmental Epidemiology
Favorite Place on Campus: Korman Center
Favorite Food Truck or Restaurant in Philadelphia: Honey's Sit N' Eat
Matthew Joy
Trenton, NJ
MPH, Community Health and Prevention
(minor in Public Health Emergency Preparedness)
About Matthew
Why I Chose Dornsife: Because of the many research opportunities the School has to offer.
Research Interests: Infectious Disease, Nutrition, Health Disparities, Health Communication
Favorite Place on Campus: Nesbitt Hall
Favorite Food Truck or Restaurant in Philadelphia: Starbucks
Maureen Klopp
Willow Springs, IL
MPH, Epidemiology
About Maureen
Why I Chose Dornsife: I chose Dornsife because of the expansive opportunities that are offered through different experiences. Also, I enjoy all the multitude of electives offered that allow me to explore my other interests and then have the opportunity to have a minor.
Research Interests: Infectious Disease, Global Health, and Emergency Preparedness and Response
Favorite Place on Campus: The lobby of Nesbitt
Favorite Food Truck or Restaurant in Philadelphia: Mac Mart
Celina Koh
New York, NY
MPH, Epidemiology
About Celina
Why I Chose Dornsife: I chose Dornsife because of the emphasis on practical experiences along with the flexibility to incorporate a minor. Furthermore, the opportunities to network with professors, public health professionals, and students are endless!
Research Interests: Refugee Health, Immigrant Health, Infectious Disease, Chronic Disease, Aging, Environmental Exposure
Favorite Place on Campus: Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building has the tallest vertical biowall - it's beautiful!
Favorite Food Truck or Restaurant in Philadelphia: Amma's South Indian Cuisine in Center City
Stephanie Miller
Phoenix, AZ
MPH, Community Health and Prevention
About Stephanie
Why I Chose Dornsife: I chose Dornsife because of the program values, research opportunities, and location.
Research Interests: Substance Abuse, Harm Reduction, Population Mental Health, Injury and Violence Prevention
Favorite Place on Campus: Nesbitt Hall (Off-Campus, but nearby: Cira Green)
Favorite Food Truck or Restaurant in Philadelphia: New York Halal Truck or Franklin's Table
Gabrielle Mullin
Collegeville, PA
MPH, Epidemiology
About Gabrielle
Why I Chose Dornsife: It's located in a large city with many public health initiatives and organizations that I could join.
Research Interests: Cancer Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Policy
Favorite Place on Campus: I love Nesbitt, there's always someone to talk to or an event going on there
Favorite Food Truck or Restaurant in Philadelphia: There's a food truck on Market Street that sells cupcakes, so good!
Puja Patel
Edwardsville, IL
MPH, Health Management and Policy
About Puja
Why I Chose Dornsife: I chose Dornsife because it was the best fit for everything I wanted in my MPH program. Drexel is in a large city and Dornsife had many opportunities to get involved in the surrounding area through both education and engagement throughout the program.
Research Interests: Access to Care, Mental Health, Maternal and Child Health
Favorite Place on Campus: The walkway of Lancaster Ave behind the recreation center
Favorite Food Truck or Restaurant in Philadelphia: White Dog Café
Isabelle Shumate
Hershey, PA
MPH, Health Management and Policy
About Isabelle
Why I Chose Dornsife: I choose Dornsife because of the emphasis on the Philadelphia community and the opportunities the school provided. In addition, during a preview day I attended all of the students seemed so passionate about the school and their work which helped me make the final decision to attend Drexel.
Research Interests: Clinical Management, Healthcare Consulting
Favorite Place on Campus: Nesbitt Hall
Favorite Food Truck or Restaurant in Philadelphia: Johns on 33rd St
Maya Stallings
Media, PA
MPH, Epidemiology
About Maya
Why I Chose Dornsife: I loved how it was in the center of Philadelphia. I wanted to go to a school that would give me the tools I needed to give back to my community.
Research Interests: Violence Prevention, Maternal and Child Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health of People of Color
Favorite Place on Campus: Starbucks
Favorite Food Truck or Restaurant in Philadelphia: Sampan is my favorite restaurant
Laneisha Sullivan
Wayne, NJ
MPH, Health Management and Policy
About Laneisha
Why I Chose Dornsife: As a Drexel University undergraduate alumna, I've always appreciated the resources this school offered both during and after graduation. After being named Philadelphia's #1 Public Health School, I immediately had to know why. Immediately, I knew the faculty, current students and academic resources provided on campus were going to propel my public health career journey farther than I imagined.
Research Interests: Women's Health, Vulnerable Populations, Hospital Management
Favorite Place on Campus: Drexel Park (Powelton Ave)
Favorite Food Truck or Restaurant in Philadelphia: Spurrito food truck (a more health conscious spin on a Vietnamese-style burrito wrapped in rice paper)
Alaisha Verdeflor
Sayreville, NJ
MPH, Health Management and Policy
About Alaisha
Why I Chose Dornsife: I chose Dornsife because of its commitment to partnering with the surrounding Philadelphia community.
Research Interests: Health Equity, Housing Equity, Oppression and Health, Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Favorite Place on Campus: Writer's Room Studio at MacAlister Hall
Favorite Food Truck or Restaurant in Philadelphia:Han Dynasty