The College of Public Health is proud to uplift the 2025 cohort of inductees into the Gamma Tau chapter of Delta Omega Honor Society in Public Health. Seven undergraduate and 10 graduate George Mason students have officially joined the prestigious and highly selective public health honor society. Inductees, who must receive an invitation to apply, embody the highest standard of public health students, displaying exceptional academic performance as well as intentions to pursue a career in public health.
“Being inducted into Delta Omega is deeply meaningful to me because it is an invitation to join a collective committed to advancing public health, improving health outcomes for all, and embracing life-long learning,” said Sofía Nicholas, MPH Epidemiology ’25.
Delta Omega includes 130 chapters and has more than 30,000 members, comprising individuals who have made advancing the health of people in every aspect of their mission. Since its establishment in 2013, the Gamma Tau chapter of Delta Omega Honor Society in Public Health has inducted 189 students.
“The Delta Omega Honorary Society represents a vibrant network of high-achieving, community-driven public health professionals — including many of our own respected faculty, staff, and peers. Watching fellow students that I have admired receiving this honor in previous years, I have seen firsthand the caliber of individuals who are recognized. They are individuals who have already made a meaningful impact in the community and continue to lead in the field today,” said Nicholas.
Membership to Delta Omega not only recognizes the students’ present achievements, but also contributes to their future as practitioners.
“This recognition enhances my credibility as a public health professional as I transition from academic training to applied practice. It will also open doors to collaborative research opportunities, networking with other public health professionals, and further involvement in initiatives that promote health and wellness locally and globally,” said Juliet Bonnah, MPH Global Health ’25.
It was the one-of-a-kind education at the college that students attribute a foundation for success and enthusiasm.
“George Mason and the College of Public Health have prepared me professionally through comprehensive courses taught by educated and passionate professors as well as providing opportunities to gain public health experience through volunteering, work, and research,” said Daphne Bernal, BS in Community Health ’25. Bernal also recently presented at the 2025 National Conference for Undergraduate Research.
“My experiences at George Mason with my studies in Community Health and Nutrition have been truly wonderful. My love for public health has grown fonder, and I've strengthened my desire to continue advancing my career in the field,” said Laila Azmy, BS Community Health Nutrition concentration ’25.
Congratulations to the 2025 Delta Omega inductees.