The College of Population Health is honored to highlight our students in their efforts and contributions to population and public health.
Rylee A. Brachle attended the National American Miss (NAM) pageant on July 24th in Scottsdale, Arizona, representing New Mexico in a competition that included participants from California, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. The event comprised an interview, personal introduction, and formal wear segments. During her interview and personal introduction, Rylee shared insights from her educational and research journey, spanning the College of Population Health and the College of Nursing. Demonstrating her commitment to making a positive impact, she created a comprehensive 50-page resource booklet on mental health before securing the title of the first Miss New Mexico for NAM. Notably, Rylee received accolades for Academic Achievement and Miss Congeniality in addition to achieving the highest score for her personal introduction.
Following her success at the pageant, Rylee actively engaged in various public appearances and philanthropic efforts upon returning home. Her involvement included participating in the State Fair Parade, delivering a keynote address on mental health at Atrisco Heritage Academy, and collaborating with the non-profit organization Global Give a Book to distribute books to children. Rylee's dedication extended to volunteering at a Balloon Fiesta event, and she expressed plans to broaden her impact through continued appearances and volunteering opportunities throughout the year. She anticipates participating in the national competition in Orlando Florida, during Thanksgiving week.
Hannah Norberto, a senior majoring in Population Health with a minor in Community Health at the College of Population Health, recently shared that she received a Travel Scholarship from the Advancing Indigenous People in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (AISES). Hanna was able to attend a workshop and the 2023 National Conference. The workshop, titled "Unlock the Magic of Data: Learn to Code with R for Health Science," was a collaboration with the National Library of Medicine and the All of Us Research Program. During the session on October 19, held as part of the pre-conference activities in Spokane, Washington, Hannah delved into the practical applications of data science in health. Through hands-on experience and live coding, she explored the benefits of visualizing and analyzing data for community health, gaining valuable insights into using data science to communicate compelling narratives relevant to health science.
As a Population Health student, Hannah recognizes the critical role of data in understanding health trends, identifying risk factors, and developing effective interventions. R, a powerful programming language and environment for statistical analysis and data visualization, emerged as a key tool during the workshop. Given her interest in epidemiology, the study of disease spread and its impact on populations, she emphasized the importance of integrating data science and R into the curriculum for Population Health students. She believes these tools are essential for data-driven decision-making, disease surveillance, evidence-based medicine, and overall community well-being by improving the comprehension and management of health-related data and trends. Hannah hopes that the College of Population Health will consider implementing courses in data science and R software for the benefit of current and future students.
Congratulations to COPH undergraduate, Mikenzie Chessman, who was elected to serve as the Vice President for the Associated Students at The University of New Mexico (ASUNM).
Lizbeth Olivarez, a McNair Fellow, presents her research during the 2023 Summer Research Symposium.
Lianna Maldonado is a graduate of the BSPH program, did her capstone fieldwork with SHAC, and was hired at SHAC in 2023 as a marketing representative.
The Gamma Epsilon Chapter of the national Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society (DOGE) announced the inductees for 2022-2023:
These graduating Master of Public Health students exemplify the exceptional commitment to public health, community, academic record and personal growth that are integral to the values of DOGE and the field. Information about the national honor society can be found here: https://deltaomega.org/
As a local chapter DOGE supports student professional development through mentoring, abstract workshops and travel grants.
Hannah Norberto, College of Population Health
Congratulations to Hannah Norberto who was accepted into The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: 2023 Summer Program in Epidemiology.
Hannah was accepted into the BSPH program in 2022 majoring in Population Health with a minor in Community Health. Being accepted into this highly competitive month-long summer program for undergraduate students is not only an honor for our student, but for the College and our BSPH program.
Jered Ebenreck, College of Population Health
On November 1st, many in New Mexico celebrate Dia De Los Muertos by remembering ancestors who have died. Soon those mourning loved ones lost to COVID-19 will also be able to share their grief with others at a memorial that could be the first of its kind in the nation on a site Marked By Covid New Mexico founders have worked with officials from Bernalillo County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Departmentto secure from the state.
Emily Armijo, College of Population Health
Hello Lobos, my name is Emily Armijo and I am in my last semester in the College of Population Health. I am very excited to be interning at Student Health and Counseling (SHAC). I will be working with the Lobo Prevention Pack (LPP). I'm looking forward to advocating for students, coordinating events, and informing students on timely information regarding COVID-19. Look out for our team around campus, you can find us handing out masks or working events. If you have any questions about COVID or need anything, please feel free to stop by the Health Promotion office in the SHAC building.
Alin Yuriko Badillo Carillo, College of Population Health
"A wise woman once told me that we need to be uncomfortable in order to grow. So here I am, challenging each and every one of you (LatinX) to be uncomfortable."
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Daisy Rosero, MPH Candidate, College of Population Health
APHA 2021 Annual MeetingMonday, October 25, 2021
12:30 pm Mountain Time
The College of Population Health commends students in the Population Health Biology course for using scientific evidence to present their perspective on a community response to staying protected and healthy within the COVID-19 pandemic. The following student articles were published in the Albuquerque Journal on May 24, 2021.
Rylee Brachle and Alina Pillmore - Barriers Between New Mexicans and Healthcare
Zohie Cardenas, Nicole Pino and Kaleb Wallace - Global COVID-19 Vaccine Equity: Rich Countries Get the Lion’s Share
Chenoa Scippio and Serena Cumber - New Mexico has the Potential for 100% Clean Engergy in our Lifetimes