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Congratulations Fall 2024 Public Health Graduates!

MEZCOPH graduates

Our graduates bring the power of public health to the world, working in diverse communities to promote health equity and social justice.


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View the Fall 2024 Convocation Program

Congratulations 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 learned to put public health into practice in so many ways, as volunteers and interns, to help all our communities towards a healthier future.

Dean Iman Hakim

A Message from Dr. Iman Hakim, Dean of MEZCOPH

Congratulations, Fall 2024 graduates! You inspire us with your dedication, resilience, and vision for a healthier world. As you step into this next phase of your career, take pride in what you’ve accomplished and remain committed to your purpose. The Zuckerman College of Public Health will always be your home, and we will continue to celebrate your success as you forge your path forward.

Dean Iman Hakim
MD, PhD, MPH ’94

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 Amber Richmond, Manager of Alumni Engagement and Events, with any questions at amrichmond@arizona.edu.

Fall 2024 Student Award Winners

Outstanding Senior Award

Mei-Li Ortega

Mei-Li Ortega

BS, Public Health
Enviromental & Occupational Health

Outstanding Online Senior Award

Tierney Ruppel

Tierney Ruppel

BS, Public Health
One Health

Public Health Service Award

Patrick Halvorsen

Patrick Halvorsen

BS, Public Health
Health Systems Theory & Practice

Outstanding MPH Student Award

Jersey Reyes Orias

Jersey Reyes Orias

MPH, Environmental & Occupational Health

Outstanding Online MPH Student Award

Ana Zeledon

Ana Zeledon

MPH, Applied Epidemiology

Fall 2024 Graduates

Doctoral Graduates

Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)

Maternal & Child Health

kim peace-tuskey

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Biostatistics

Drew Baldwin

Environmental Health Sciences

Rietta Wagoner

Health Behavior Health Promotion

Maiya Block Ngaybe

Master Graduates

Master of Science in Public Health

Master of Public Health

Environmental & Occupational Health – Industrial Hygiene

Jersey Reyes Orias

Epidemiology

Brianne Cartagena

Wadana Hamzazai

Sage Vu

Family Child Health

Cheryl Nguyen

Global Health

Omozusi Guobadia

Health Behavior Health Promotion

Shelby Vela

Health Services Administration

Kelly Akers

Madelyn Hardy

Christina Kim

Christopher Michael

Antoinette Toya

Public Health Practice

Jennifer Strozewski

Applied Epidemiology

Sarah Barrales

Laurel Burnham

David Contreras

Deidra Goldtooth

Daniel Jones

Rachana Lankapalli

Ana Zeledon

Undergraduates

Bachelor of Arts

Health & Wellness

Jessica Martin

Bachelor of Science

Environmental & Occupational Health

Bara’a Khalid Alqahtani

Alexandra Jamili

Mei-Li Ortega

Juliana Quiroga

Emma Maria Saenz

Gabriel Scott-Buechler

Global Health

Victoria Fabela

Anahy Fernandez

Peyton Jacks

Brooklyn Swearingen

Health Promotion

Hassan Ahmed Hassan Alasmari

Myla Gonzalez

Sophia Lespron

Faridat Mustapha

Devon Weinreich

Alina Zhovniriuk

Health Systems Theory & Practice

Jordana Albanese

Patrick Halvorsen

Nicole Hart

Dylan Ibarra

Carolina Robles

Olivia Scherer

One Health

Maranda Fellows

Tierney Ruppel

Tia Washburn

Quantitative Methods in Public Health

Harrison Brown

Health Behavior Health Promotion

Bryon Hutton

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