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Meet Our Students
Get to know the students who are shaping the future of public health — and see how you can join them.
Public Health Student Ambassadors
Get to know the amazing students who represent MEZCOPH. Hear their advice for incoming students, learn about their career goals, discover their favorite campus activities, and find out why they chose public health at the University of Arizona.
Hiyun Lee
Undergrad Ambassador
⚲ Chandler, AZ
“I chose public health because it is the major that has given me the foundation to become a more well-rounded physician and community member.”
Aaron Loera
Undergrad Ambassador
⚲ Commerce City, CO
“Public Health has become a passion as I have seen that through education and collaboration, so many improvements can be made to our society's well-being.”
Hannah Vu
grad Ambassador
⚲ Peoria, AZ
“Our community at Zuckerman College are some of the friendliest people I've ever met — your peers are your greatest resources!”
Raymond Yurika
grad Ambassador
⚲ Bamenda, Cameroon
“I chose MEZCOPH for its rich pool of faculty whose expertise will help nurture me into the best public health expert I can be.”
Meet Our Ambassadors
From inspiring middle schoolers to leading health initiatives on campus, MEZCOPH Student Ambassadors share their passion for public health while building leadership skills, friendships, and real-world experience. Explore their stories below.
Public Health Graduates
Recent Public Health Graduates
We’re so proud of our graduates! Each semester, our students cross the stage ready to tackle the world’s most pressing public health challenges. From advancing research to improving health equity in communities near and far, our alumni make an impact everywhere they go. Meet some of our outstanding graduates — and imagine what’s possible for your own future at the Zuckerman College of Public Health.
Katie Herder
Spring 2026
PhD, Biostatistics
Public Health doctoral student supported range of research, from pain and addiction to patient experience in primary care
Precious Mastala
Spring 2026
MPH, One Health
Top MPH student supported One Health research and evaluated rabies prevention in Pima County
Juliana Panhorst
Spring 2026
BS Public Health, Global Health
Public Health undergraduate excels in research and community health service, both locally and globally
Celebrate Our Past Graduates
Our graduates exemplify the passion, perseverance, and purpose that define the MEZCOPH experience. Browse past graduation celebrations to meet more inspiring Wildcats and discover where a Public Health degree can take you.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Every MEZCOPH student has a unique story — and yours could be next. Learn more about our programs and discover how you can make a difference in public health.