Get to know some of the MPH students and projects that make an impact on community health.
Chakoma Haidari
A health policy analyst and MPH student, Chakoma Haidari is passionate about understanding and addressing health disparities in communities.”I think systems and environmental changes are important. However, if health equity is not considered, it can benefit certain groups but leave out those with the greatest need.” Read about Chakoma’s 2020 Student Excellence Award from the Idaho Public Health Association.
Rachel Phinney
Rachel Phinney received the first place award of $750 for her presentation on agricultural workplace compliance and pesticide exposure on farmworkers. “The 3MT challenged me to communicate my research concisely to a lay audience, which is such an important skill to have,” she said. Phinney is an MPH student and a graduate student researcher in the Curl Agricultural Health Lab.
Rachel Phinney
Rachel Phinney received the first place award of $750 for her presentation on agricultural workplace compliance and pesticide exposure on farmworkers. “The 3MT challenged me to communicate my research concisely to a lay audience, which is such an important skill to have,” she said. Phinney is an MPH student and a graduate student researcher in the Curl Agricultural Health Lab.
Unbiased Vaccination Research
Four MPH students – DaNae Snyder, Terrence Sharrer, Tiffany Robb and Amy Ornelas – offered to conduct a research project for Idaho Rep. Marianna “Muffy” Davis. She requested an unbiased report on vaccinations. Their 15-page report provides an overview for Davis’ constituents and the general public.
Community Stakeholder Presentations
When MPH students presented their research to stakeholders from the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, they not only informed public health decision-making – they shed light on a complex story.
Community Stakeholder Presentations
When MPH students presented their research to stakeholders from the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, they not only informed public health decision-making – they shed light on a complex story.