MPH Student Organization

The Public Health Student Association (PHSA) is a graduate student organization for students admitted to the College of Population Health.

The purpose of PHSA shall be:

1. to promote interest in public health education, information and dialogue;
2. to provide academic and professional networking;
3. to lend support to incoming and current public health students
4. to raise funds for conferences, meetings, and activities which enhance the academic experiences of all members;
5. to promote social responsibility through community involvement and service;
6. to promote cooperation and communication among students, faculty and administration on issues related to public health; and
7. to motivate and recognize service and academic achievement.

Some examples of previous involvement include sponsoring membership fees for the NMPHA Health Policy Symposium, planning and implementation of the 2020 APHA Student Champions for Climate Justice Initiative and advocating for students.

Officers for PHSA 2022 - 2023

• Evelyn Byrd & Anastacia Romero, co-chair as president
• Tara Golden & Christian Ojeda, co-chair vice president
• Irum Nadeem, Records Officer
• Diana Perea & Logan Jeffers, Treasurer
• Evelyn Byrd & Sofia Olay, NMPHA engagement
• Christian Ojeda, HSSC representative

HSC Representative: Flora Abudushalamu
NMPHA Representatives: Nydia Villezcas, Flora Abudushalamu, & Maryam Sadeghi

Officer Elections will be held at our second meeting of the Fall 2022 semester.

Any member is eligible for office granted they are registered for a minimum of three (3) credit hours per semester. Those eligible must commit to participating in the planning and coordination of all events hosted by PHSA.

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