Student Stories
Public Health Student Stories
Public health students are working towards a healthier, more equitable world. Check out their stories to learn how they are helping make an impact around the globe.
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Taking Our Best Shot: A Community-Focused Vision for Health Equity and Education
Vivian and Nathan Tat
Vivian and Nathan Tat co-lead Taking Our Best Shot (TOBS), a community-based initiative that promotes public health and STEAM education to empower communities through collaborative programs, youth engagement, and cross-sector partnerships.
From Selling Kerosene to Saving Lives: A Public Health Journey Fueled by Grace and Grit
Enoch Kpevor Agbo
Motivated by firsthand exposure to preventable disease and inequity, Enoch Kpevor Agbo is committed to advancing public health solutions for vulnerable populations.
Earthquake Response in Nepal: A Public Health Story
Bipin Singh
In the wake of the 2015 earthquake, Bipin Singh worked on the frontlines of Nepal’s recovery, helping distribute critical supplies, conducting rapid school damage assessments, and leading public health awareness campaigns to prevent disease outbreaks among displaced populations.
Grounded in Community, Guided by Purpose: My Applied Practice Experience in Indonesia
Lady Dorothy Elli
Lady Dorothy Avila Elli, MPH candidate, researched TB stigma in Indonesia, building local partnerships and deepening her commitment to decolonizing global health, equitable care, and collaboration.
Teaching, Adapting, Inspiring: My Journey Through a Public Health Workshop on Multiresistant Bacteria
Jose Antonio Marin Rodriguez
This initiative, led by masters students from the Escuela Andaluza de Salud Publica (EASP) and supported by the This is Public Health (TIPH) campaign, was designed to shed light on the critical public health issue of multiresistant bacteria.
Incredible Opportunities to Discover Myself at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Marija Aleksandraitytė
Marija Aleksandraitytė, a fourth-year bachelor’s student of public health from the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, shares how her involvement in the Public Health Students Association fostered personal growth and inspired a commitment to improving public health through student-led initiatives and community engagement.
Public Health Profiles
ASPPH has collected a series of compelling public health stories from This Is Public Health (TIPH) Ambassadors, ASPPH Fellows, Undergraduate Students, and TIPH Global Ambassadors that showcase the diverse impact of public health across communities and around the world. These narratives highlight real-world experiences, challenges, and successes in the field, offering personal insights into the value of public health work.