Announcing the Inaugural MEZCOPH Alumni Council: A New Chapter in the College's 25-Year Legacy
The college welcomes our new Alumni Council, a team of experienced professionals who will strengthen alumni networks, foster professional development, help recruit and retain top students, and support the college through fundraising and community engagement.
As the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health (MEZCOPH) celebrates its 25th anniversary year, we are proud to announce the establishment of the inaugural MEZCOPH Alumni Council. The Alumni Council marks an exciting new chapter in the history of the college, and reinforces our deep commitment to fostering connections, professional development, and philanthropic engagement among our alumni community.
We extend our appreciation and welcome all the members of our new Council, including:
Gilbert Arvizu MS, BS ’15
Community Development and Engagement Director at Valley of the Sun United Way
2015 BS, Public Health
Arizona
Larissa Estes DrPH, MPH ’05
Executive Director, Racial Equity Commission at the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, Office of Planning and Research
2005 MPH, Family and Child Health, Maternal and Child Health
California
Anthony Hasan MPH ’13, BA ’10
Senior Director Outcomes Liaison at Eli Lilly and Company
2013 MPH, Public Health Practice
Arizona
Joshua Mallett MS ’12
Deputy Director, Research at The Council of State Governments Justice Center
2012 MS, Biostatistics
Colorado
Christopher Nagata MPH ’14, MBA ’14, BS ’10
System Vice Chair, Administration & Finance at Mount Sinai Health System
2014 MBA/MPH, Public Health Policy and Management
New York
Anu Partap MD, MPH ’01
Pediatrician and Physician, Director of Health Equity at Cook Children’s Health Care System
2001 MPH, Community Health Promotion
Texas
Tom Romeo MPH ’17, BS ’13
Director, Health Care at Stand Together
2017 MPH, Health Promotion
Virginia
Mae Rouhani MPH ’15, BS ’13, CPSO, PMP Prep, RYT
Global Regulatory Operations & Digital Innovation, Manager at Johnson & Johnson
2015 MPH, Family and Child Health, Global Health
2013 BS, Public Health
New York
Wendy Suhr MPH ’02, BA ’98
Managing Owner at Suhr Consulting Group
2002 MPH, Health Education and Behavioral Sciences
California
Carla (Mary) Valdez Ed.D., MPH, BS ’00, MCHES
Faculty at California State University, Northridge
2000 BS, Health Education
California
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The mission of the Alumni Council is to provide holistic support to fellow alumni and students by focusing on mentorship, career development, and the creation of a strong alumni network that will sustain and amplify the college’s impact for years to come. In its inaugural year, the council will play a pivotal role in supporting the College’s efforts to recruit and retain students, offer meaningful internship opportunities, and facilitate lasting connections between alumni and current students.
The formation of our Alumni Council represents a collective commitment to fostering connections, supporting our alumni, and advancing public health through collaboration and shared expertise.
Comprised of 10 dedicated alumni from a wide range of public health disciplines, the Alumni Council spans the country, with members located on both the East Coast and West Coast and in between. These inaugural members bring a wealth of experience and knowledge, alongside a shared passion for public health that will guide the Council’s work in shaping the future of MEZCOPH.
“The formation of our Alumni Council marks an exciting milestone in our college,” said Iman Hakim, MD, PhD, MPH, Dean of the Zuckerman College of Public Health, “It represents a collective commitment to fostering connections, supporting our alumni, and advancing public health through collaboration and shared expertise."
The formation of the MEZCOPH Alumni Council is a powerful testament to the dedication and strength of the public health professionals who graduate from this institution. As we reflect on the last 25 years, we are reminded that our alumni are a unique and valuable asset. The Council’s work is rooted in the collective power of alumni who are committed to paying it forward and ensuring that future generations of students have the same opportunities for success that they did.