Miss Newark USA 2024 Osasenaga Iyamu has challenged societal expectations and carved a path that intertwines public health, pageantry and mentorship.
As a student at the Rutgers School of Public Health, Iyamu is earning her Master of Public Health degree in Environmental Health Sciences in May 2025.
We're excited to continue our series highlighting the 2024–2025 Wellness PHirst Ambassadors!
Each ambassador is making a meaningful impact by promoting wellness and supporting their peers. In our last feature, we introduced Emily, sharing her research interests in addressing public health misinformation and its contributions to health outcomes in underserved communities.
In our next spotlight, we sat down with Hannah Heideveld, a Master of Public Health (MPH) student with a concentration in Epidemiology, to discuss her journey and the significance of promoting and leading with wellness PHirst.
Abanoub Armanious is a first-generation student whose path to higher education has been shaped by resilience, determination, and overcoming obstacles.
We sat down with him to discuss his experiences, which not only fueled his success but also served as a powerful reminder of the unique perspectives that first-generation students bring to public health.
We're excited to continue our series highlighting the 2024–2025 Wellness PHirst Ambassadors!
Each ambassador is making a meaningful impact by promoting wellness and supporting their peers. In our last feature, we introduced Julianna, sharing her research interests in substance use, mental health, and the social determinants of health.
In our next spotlight, we sat down with Emily Brown a Master of Public Health (MPH) student with a concentration in Urban Public Health, to discuss her journey and the significance of promoting and leading with wellness PHirst.
We're excited to continue our series highlighting the 2024–2025 Wellness PHirst Ambassadors!
Each ambassador is making a meaningful impact by promoting wellness and supporting their peers. In our last feature, we introduced Fatima, sharing her dedication to improving environmental and global public health.
In our next spotlight, we sat down with Julianna Garvey, an Accelerated Bachelor of Science (BS)-Master of Public Health (MPH) student with a concentration in Social and Behavioral Health Sciences, to discuss her public health journey and the significance of promoting and leading with wellness PHirst.
The Rutgers School of Public Health’s Multi-Cultural Student Organization (MSO) is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for students from diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds.
This year's cohort of MSO student leaders brings together four passionate individuals, each committed to empowering their peers and championing diversity within the public health education and professional landscapes. In the following profiles, meet the students who are making a difference at Rutgers School of Public Health sharing why they became interested in public health and joined MSO.