Student Profiles

Haley Cothern
Haley Cothern Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Everyone within the School of Public Health truly cares and wants to see all students succeed in not only their studies, but also become influential members for the field of public health.
Niki Horiates
Niki Horiates Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Health
I chose public health because of all the opportunities and different jobs.
Brenna Kirk
Brenna Kirk Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health Sciences - Social and Behavioral Sciences
The School of Public Health has top-notch faculty and staff that are so welcoming and are genuinely devoted to student success and the overall undergraduate and graduate school experience.
Anna Sellaro
Anna Sellaro Master of Health Administration (MHA)
This degree has challenged me in many different ways. It's taught me to look at health from a bigger perspective.
Cade Staggers
Cade Staggers Master of Health Administration (MHA)
The main objective of public health is to promote healthy habits and prevent injury and illness. To me, public health is a field that operates by the motto “leave it better than the way you found it."
Brittany Smith
Brittany Smith Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health Sciences - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Public health is the art and science of preventing suffering.
Ryan Titus
Ryan Titus
The WVU SPH is a place where everyone feels at home and part of a family. Everyone is treated well and given plenty of opportunities to succeed.
Ericelis Echeverria
Ericelis Echeverria Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Services Management and Leadership
To me, public health means being present in the community and prioritizing equity over equality. Every person, regardless of race, background or origin, deserves proper health care.
Shaelee Nelson
Shaelee Nelson Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Services Management and Leadership
Public health means maintaining and protecting the health of those within the community.
Anusha Sheikh
Anusha Sheikh Master of Public Health (MPH)
I feel prepared for my future thanks to the knowledge gained and experiences that I have had so far, which will ultimately lead me to finding a career I love.
Jenna Kahwash
Jenna Kahwash Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Health
Gaining a public health education provides a unique opportunity to study inequities to be able to best enact change on the community level.
Stephanie Prescott
Stephanie Prescott Master of Health Administration (MHA)
The Master of Health Administration program at West Virginia University has allowed me to build a new career path based on my personal passions — service to the community and helping others.