Student Spotlight

Former clinician and hospital chaplain, Arion M. Lillard-Green, seeks to shape health policy for equitable end-of-life care  

Mason’s MS in global health primes future graduates for frontline public health initiatives

For Safa Yosufzai, the clinical science concentration provided the best of both worlds; she is building a strong foundation in public health education while meeting the prerequisites for medical school.

Future psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Hiba Masood intends to use the power of education to fight substance use disorder misinformation.

Bachelor of Social Work student Alondra Ortega speaks about how her personal values to help children integrate with her career aspirations.

Sisters Ashley and Briana Dawson have been helping others improve their health since they were in high school. As May 2022 graduates, they share highlights from their experience in the Bachelor of Community Health program, including opportunities that allowed them to help community members around the globe overcome health obstacles through nonprofit organizations.

2022 HAP graduate Nadia Anderson aids in the search for what makes comprehensive care possible

Graduating senior embodies how Mason prepares students to be global leaders

Laurel Jennings’ devotion to public health led her to Mason to better understand how the food system can impact social justice and health equity. She found the coursework and research opportunities at Mason to support and propel her goal of educating others on the power of micronutrients and how vitamins and minerals can aid disease prevention. As she graduates with a Master of Science in Nutrition degree in May 2022, she shares how she discovered a research interest and how it will improve her future work as a dietitian.

Master of Public Health Student Colin Tran discovered coding and his love of helping people through data after taking the required Biostatistics course