
SPPH Learning Assistants and Ambassadors represent the School of Public and Population Health in and outside the classroom. These students support faculty in two undergraduate courses per semester and engage in student-focused events, community outreach and more.
Become an SPPH Learning Assistant and Ambassador
Are you interested in becoming an SPPH Learning Assistant and Ambassador? Each spring semester, a new student team is hired to start the following fall. This ambassador program is open to all third-year level (or higher) undergraduate and graduate students in an SPPH degree program.
These student positions are year-long commitments, paid and require on-campus work.
Learn more about applying to the 2026-2027 SPPH Learning Assistant and Ambassador team here.
Meet Our Current SPPH Ambassadors
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Brooke Brunett
Program: Health Studies
Ask me about:
- Campus resources and activities
- Transferring creditsÂ
- Preparing for graduate school
Year in Program: SeniorAsk me about:
- Campus resources and activities
- Transferring creditsÂ
- Preparing for graduate school
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Mary Bolarinwa
Program: Master of Public Health, Prevention and Intervention Emphasis
Ask me about:
- The Master of Public Health program
- Health education and outreach
- The Eta Sigma Gamma student organization
Year in Program: 2nd YearAsk me about:
- The Master of Public Health program
- Health education and outreach
- The Eta Sigma Gamma student organization
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Trey Gerlach
Program: Health Studies
Ask me about:
- Adding a minor
- Transfer Credits
- Study SkillsÂ
- ROTC
Year in Program: SeniorAsk me about:
- Adding a minor
- Transfer Credits
- Study SkillsÂ
- ROTC
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Jamisen Kovach
PRogram: Health Studies
Ask me about:
- Preparing for medical schools
- Research opportunities
- Good study spots
Year in Program: JuniorAsk me about:
- Preparing for medical schools
- Research opportunities
- Good study spots
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Joshua Sevigny
Program: Health Studies
Ask me about:
- Study skills and time management
- Kendo and other Japanese Martial Arts
- Finding the best places to walk around campus
Year in Program: SophomoreAsk me about:
- Study skills and time management
- Kendo and other Japanese Martial Arts
- Finding the best places to walk around campus
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Brooklin Thomas
Year in Program: Public Health
Ask me about:
- Anything Public Health related
- Going to concerts
- Donating to local clothing stores and book drives
Year in Program: SeniorAsk me about:
- Anything Public Health related
- Going to concerts
- Donating to local clothing stores and book drives
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Willinnah Walbuck
Program: Health Studies
Ask me about:
- Changing your major
- How to make buttercream frosting
- Volunteering for Rake up Boise
Year in Program: JuniorAsk me about:
- Changing your major
- How to make buttercream frosting
- Volunteering for Rake up Boise