“I love the collaborative nature of our profession. Using a systems approaches has allowed me to work in conjunction with colleagues in criminal justice, food insecurity, urban planning, housing, etc. that has taught me so much while also allowing me to advocate for optimal health for all,” said USF College […]
Steven Chew was born and raised in South Jersey in a very tight-knit family. After graduating from Cherry Hill High School East, he attended Rutgers University. A third-generation Rutgers alum, Chew said he was honored to continue the family tradition. After graduating Rutgers cum laude in fewer than four years […]
The University of South Florida (USF) College of Public Health has named Megan Wessel, MPH, of Tampa, Fla., the 2021 Florida Outstanding Woman in Public Health. The college bestows the award each year to a woman whose career accomplishments and leadership contribute significantly to the field of public health in […]
USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Dean Donna Petersen is one of six women across Florida who earned the American Council on Education (ACE) Women’s Network “She Stepped Up Award: Recognizing Extraordinary Leadership in Facing 2020’s Unprecedented Challenges.” The ACE Women’s Network is a national network that supports women in […]
USF College of Public Health (COPH) junior Kédrine Gayle is the winner of the USF Pageant. The annual pageant, which is hosted by the USF Center for Student Involvement, aims to support USF students and foster an environment of representation, belonging and community. “Apart from my amazing friends encouraging me […]
This story is part of a continuing series that features women leaders at USF during Women’s History Month. Inspired by generations of courageous women from her family, Donna Petersen knew since she was a child that no challenge would be too big for her if she worked hard enough — […]
USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Dr. Karen Liller, an expert in injury prevention, has taken on a leadership role in the university’s new Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP). The interdisciplinary, collaborative center, launched in January, is devoted to the study of social and criminal justice issues around […]
USF College of Public Health (COPH)’s Dr. Alicia Best was presented with a Top 10 Under 40 Award from the Morehouse School of Medicine on Dec. 17, 2020. Best graduated from Morehouse in 2009 with her MPH. Best, an assistant professor of health education and promotion, conducts community-engaged research to […]