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Directly out of undergrad, Sara Wolicki worked as an accountant at a Vermont ski resort. She loved working with numbers and enjoyed the time with her coworkers, but something was missing. Wolicki found that missing piece in the field of public health - epidemiology and evaluation specifically - and never turned back. She received a Master of Public Health from the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ in 2015, fully transitioning from the business world to a STEM field.

April 28, 2025Alumni and Development

Classroom to career: Launching public health futures at COPH

From her roots on a Florida farm to the front lines of global disease elimination at Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ’s College of Public Health, Dr. Kristi Miley has carved a path in public health. With three Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ degrees — a PhD in global communicable diseases, an MSPH in global communicable diseases and a BS in biomedical sciences— Miley has transformed her lifelong connection to animals and the natural world into a career devoted to infectious disease research, medical entomology and public health education.

April 28, 2025Alumni and Development, Research and Innovation

Introducing Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ's 2025 Award Recipients for the Outstanding Young Alumni award! Stefania Alastre Arcusa, Cell and Molecular Biology ’17 and MSPH ’21

April 11, 2025Alumni and Development, Awards and Honors

Amy Artuso receives Outstanding Alumni Award

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Amy Artuso is the 2025 recipient of the COPH Outstanding Alumni Award, and was recognized in a ceremony during National Public Health week.

April 11, 2025Alumni and Development

Shaping the future of public health, one student at a time

For Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Jennifer Winston, public health is more than a profession—it’s a calling. As an instructor and PhD candidate at the COPH, Winston brings her wealth of real-world experience into the classroom, engaging and inspiring the next generation of public health professionals.

March 21, 2025Alumni and Development, College News, Student Life

Mental health hygienist cleans up emotional poverty

Dr. Sara Spowart’s journey to Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ’s College of Public Health (COPH) from international development to mental health championing is one shaped by experience, resilience and a commitment to improving well-being.

March 21, 2025Alumni and Development

Alumna Delaenam Akahoho's path to public health

Delaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ’s College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood. Growing up in Okeechobee, Fla., Akahoho’s experiences with community and public health challenges have shaped her commitment to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

March 7, 2025Alumni and Development

Becoming a public health analyst

YaMaya Barley’s journey into becoming a double Bull at Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ’s College of Public Health (COPH) is a story of passion, perseverance and a deep commitment to improving the well-being of communities. Originally from Rochester, N.Y., but raised in Tampa, Fla., Barley’s academic and professional path has been shaped by her desire to make a difference in public health.

February 24, 2025Alumni and Development

Giving the green light to transportation safety

Sophia Peerzada’s path to Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ’s College of Public Health (COPH), and ultimately a transportation safety specialist for the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), is one marked by unexpected crossroads, strategic detours and a clear dedication to the cause of public health.

February 7, 2025Alumni and Development

COPH professor publishes essential guide for health services management

Dr. Zachary Pruitt released Health Services Management: Competencies and Careers, a comprehensive resource designed to equip students and professionals with the skills needed to succeed in the evolving health care industry.

February 6, 2025Alumni and Development, College News

A triple Bull’s path to global public health leadership

Originally from Naples, Fla., Adriana Campos is the daughter of Ecuadorian immigrant parents and a triple Bull, earning all of her degrees from the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ College of Public Health (COPH).

January 13, 2025Alumni and Development

The journey of one alumna defined by perseverance and purpose

For Stefania Alastre Arcusa, life has been a series of challenges and triumphs that led her to Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ’s College of Public Health (COPH) and ultimately to her work as a genetic counselor at Moffitt Cancer Center. Her story is one of perseverance, shaped by her experiences as an immigrant, student and advocate for underserved communities.

November 25, 2024Alumni and Development