June 3, 2022

The Dornsife Awards recognize faculty, professional staff, students, and alumni contributions to the Dornsife School of Public Health (DSPH) at Drexel University.

We are pleased to acknowledge and formally announce the following 2022 student and faculty award recipients! Join us in congratulating them for their contributions to the School and to the University.

2022 Dornsife Award Recipients

Mentor Recognition Award

This award recognizes the outstanding contributions of a faculty, professional staff member, or student to the student body in the areas of mentorship, advisement, teaching, or other service to the School.

Presented to:

• Usama Bilal, PhD, MPH, MD, Assistant Professor, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Urban Health Collaborative
• Kathleen Ward, Doctoral student
• Arya Amaro, Undergraduate student

Outstanding Promise Award

This award recognizes students who have exhibited great promise for regional or national societal impact, and accordingly, for enhancing DSPH's reputation, now and in the future.

Presented to:

• Dustin Fry, Doctoral student
• Yosselin Turcios, Master’s student
• Matthew Wabwire, Undergraduate student

Junior Faculty Research Award

This award recognizes a junior faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank (pre-tenure) with a primary appointment at DSPH, in recognition of scholarly activity in the field of public health.

Presented to: Ali Groves, PhD, MHS, Assistant Professor, Community Health and Prevention

Golden Apple Teaching Award

This award recognizes faculty for their excellence in teaching. The recipient of this award has demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching and inspiring students, stimulating intellectual interest, a spirit of scholarly inquiry, and innovative methods in presenting material.

Presented to: Rabbi Nancy Epstein, MPH, MAHL, Teaching Professor, Community Health and Prevention

Drexel University Graduate College Award Recipients

The Graduate Student Excellence Awards recognize Drexel's high performing graduate students and their commitment to the University's mission.

Teaching Assistant Excellence Award

Teaching Assistant Excellence Awards are presented to graduate and professional students (master's and/or doctoral level) who serve as Teaching Assistants or Teaching Fellows (TAs/TFs) and who exhibit exemplary commitment to student learning through reflective teaching practices, creative and innovative teaching methods, academic support, leadership and a commitment to their own professional growth and development as an educator.

Presented to: Edwin M. McCulley, PhD Program in Epidemiology

Many Dornsife students were nominated as well. View complete list of nominees.

Delta Omega, Beta Omega

Founded in 2010, Dornsife is home to the Beta Omega Chapter of Delta Omega, the Honor Society in Public Health. Only undergraduate students in the top 10% and graduate students in the top 20% of the graduating class are eligible for membership. All candidates must demonstrate a potential for making significant contributions to the field of public health.

Presented to:

• Alexandra C. Rivera-Gonzalez
• Alexandra Renee Portugues
• Alice Choe
• Amanda Baggett
• Ashley Geczik
• Benette Krizel Sagun
• Brian McCauley MD, MPH '11
• Cecirahim Sesay
• Chiagoziem Jacob
• Edwin McCulley
• Gelila Solomon
• Heather Santos
• Hope Vega
• Jordan Carl
• Katie Singley
• Kristina Dureja
• Luwam Gebrekristos
• Rabbi Nancy E. Epstein, MPH, MAHL
• Oluwademilade "Demi" Odunayo Adefarati
• Patrick Smith
• Quinney Harris, MPH '11
• Rini Jose
• Sarah Osburn
• Tabitha A. Milliken
• Tiffany Hill
• Tommy Ferrari
• Vishwa Patel
• Yosselin Turcios

Congratulations again to all of the finalists and award recipients, and a special thanks to the Awards Committee who reviewed and selected the recipients for this year.