Congratulations Spring 2024 Public Health Graduates!
Our graduates bring the power of public health to the world, working in diverse communities to fight for health equity and social justice.
Congratulations Public Health Graduates! All of us in the Zuckerman College of Public Health community are so proud of what you’ve accomplished. You have earned your degree, and along the way you have gained the knowledge and skills that will enable you to face public health challenges, implement programs, conduct research, and build a healthier more equitable world!
We know that in your future career you will continue our mission to promote the health and wellness of individuals and communities, in the southwest and globally, and to continue the push for health equity through excellence in service, education, and research.
A Message from Dr. Iman Hakim, Dean of MEZCOPH
As Dean of the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, I am so proud of you all.
Each of you has worked hard to earn your degree, and I commend your effort. You have also accomplished that work during an unusually difficult time for our university, our country, and our world. I celebrate you for your resilience to stay strong and focused during this challenging time.
I wish you every success as you go forward into the world, with passion and dedication, to face the public health challenges of today and tomorrow… and always remember the three P’s of Public Health: Prevention, Promotion and Protection!
Congratulations! Thank you! Bear Down!
Dean Iman Hakim
MD, PhD, MPH ’94
Spring 2024 Convocation Photos
View photos from the Spring 2024 Convocation ceremony
Spring 2024 Public Health Graduates
We celebrate all our public health graduates who worked so hard to earn their degrees! View the list of our Spring 2024 graduates here.
2024 Graduating Student Profiles
Kerry Johnson
MPH, Health Behavior Health Promotion
Powered by her passion for public health, Kerry Johnson contributed to many community-driven programs that enhanced her educational journey.
Chanda Jones
BS Public Health, One Health
With exceptional determination, Chanda earned her BS in public health and made hospital patients safer at the same time.
Sage Liu
BS Public Health, Global Health
Sage found a passion for health equity that led her to serve the college and her community, and to pursue her MD as her next step.
Jaiden Singh
BS Public Health, Health Systems Theory & Practice
Jaiden’s internship showed him how health policy impacts communities, and set him on a path to earn his law degree.
Cody Welty
MSPH & PhD, Health Behavioral Health Promotion
With a passion for adolescent mental health and suicide prevention, Cody Welty used public health tools to reach teens and communities.
Samantha Werts-Pelter
PhD, Health Behavioral Health Promotion
With a focus on serving the community, Samantha Werts-Pelter found opportunities to conduct impactful research projects and enhance the educational experience for other students.
Stay Connected
We know that as you embark on your career you will continue our mission to promote the health and wellness of all individuals and communities, in the southwest and globally. You are now a MEZCOPH alumni, a champion for health equity, and you will change the world. Stay connected with us and let us know where your path takes you!
Now that you're an alumnus, subscribe to our job posting listserv to hear about available public health positions. Join our college Alumni Group on LinkedIn and Facebook to see updates from alumni and the college. Check out our alumni homepage and connect with us with any questions at coph-alumni@arizona.edu.