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Mutanu Mbithi

My name is Mutanu, a Public Health major with double minors in Asian Studies and Chinese Studies. My interest in public health stems from growing up in a community where I witnessed firsthand how, despite global technological advancements, many countries continue to be left behind by systems that do not serve them or by policies that restrict access to essential resources. I was also drawn to explore the intersections of culture and policy, particularly how trade and governance influence the well-being of nations and citizens in the Global South.

Tafadzwa Musasa

My name is Tafadzwa Monalisa Musasa, a Zimbabwean student and UWC Davis Scholar. I came to SLU aspiring to take up the Biomedical Sciences major under the Pre-med track. However, after exploring Public Health classes, I have developed an understanding of the different facets of health and health improvement initiatives beyond clinical care. Now majoring in Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, I am privileged to be able to view health from different angles.

Aurore Mihigo

I’m Aurore Mihigo, a proud daughter of Bukavu in the DR Congo and a Junior at St. Lawrence University majoring in Public Health. My path is shaped by a love for people and a belief that real change begins in our own communities. I aim to use my studies to address public health challenges and promote sustainable, community-driven solutions worldwide, drawing on experiences in diverse contexts.

Leah Squadrito

My name is Leah Squadrito, I am a Global Studies Public health double major class of 2024. I am from Syracuse New York were I completed my work with PEACE inc. as well as remote research with Haneefa Saleem for Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. In the future I hope to pursue a career in the Public Health field focusing on global public health. 

Ellie Stannard

Ellison (Ellie) Stannard, Class of 2025, is a Public Health and Biomedical Science double major on a pre-medical track. She is interested in the complex relationships between the biological and social factors that shape the practice of health care and contribute to health outcomes on the individual and community levels. These interests led her to research at Dartmouth Health intended to improve the care of female patients and destigmatize women's health issues.