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Gail Callahan, MPH Alumni of University of New England 2018

Gail Callahan decided to earn her MPH as a way to expand her knowledge of public health and begin to transition her career from one-on-one clinical care to a position where she can make change on a broader level.

Gail Callahan, MPH ‘18

Amber Huff talks about her experience entering the MSW program as an Advanced Standing student, and what she plans to do with her degree once she graduates.

Amber Huff, MSW

Fred Adhaya discusses why he chose to pursue his Ed.D. with UNE, and how his MPH has helped him along that journey.

Fred Adhaya, MPH

Student Spotlight Janet Quiring Health Informatics program

Janet Quiring speaks about the MS in Health Informatics program, how she leveraged her strengths to find her practicum placement, and what aspects of real-life cybersecurity her practicum is exposing her to.

Janet Quiring, MS in Health Informatics

Jazmin Soloman discusses how the coronavirus has changed her work atmosphere, and how her degree in public health has opened up doors for her.

Jazmin Soloman, MPH

Kenneth Palmer, MSW student, stands in his Navy Uniform

Kenneth Palmer talks about his experience with UNE Online, the community among MSW students, and how he intends to move forward in his career as a clinical social worker focused on trauma treatment.

Kenneth Palmer, MSW Program

Meg Cotton, deployed soldier and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Meg Cotton talks about being a student while on deployment, her experience with the coursework, and her goals for the future.

Meg Cotton, SPHP Program

Mona Haimour is a 2016 inductee to UNE’s Chapter of the Delta Omega Honor Society, she also proved herself to be one of UNE’s brightest Master of Public Health students.

Mona Haimour, MPH

Tola Ilegbusi, Science Prerequisites student

Tola Ilegbusi is a student in the Science Prerequisites for Health Professions (SPHP) program, taking online science prerequisites to prepare for his application to medical school.

Tola Ilegbusi, SPHP Program

Dr. Michael Fischer is a recent graduate of the Ed.D. program at UNE Online and was recently named the president of York County Community College, in Wells, Maine.

Dr. Michael Fischer, Ed.D. Grad

Faculty Spotlight, Dr. Titilola Balogun, Public Health Program

Dr. Titilola Balogun, MBBS, MPH, DrPH, is the Assistant Director of Public Health Practice for the Graduate Programs in Public Health in the College of Graduate and Professional Studies here at the University of New England. In this post, Dr. Balogun talks about her role in the program, how she supports our students, and what skills she feels are most important for a public health career. Can you tell me a little about your background and what drew you to UNE Online? I started my career as a medical doctor, practicing clinical medicine. While I was working in a hospital in Nigeria, I began to notice a trend in my patients, who were primarily children. I would treat the children,…

Tags: Graduate Certificate in Public Health | Graduate Programs in Public Health | Master of Public Health | MPH | MPH Faculty Spotlight

Program Director Spotlight: Dr. Nang Tin Maung, Public Health Program

Nang Tin Maung Program Director, Public Health Program

Dr. Nang Tin Maung is the Program Director for the Graduate Programs in Public Health at the College of Graduate and Professional Studies here at the University of New England. She talks about her experience in public health, how she encourages her faculty to foster a sense of community, and how she feels that the program prepares students for life after graduation. Can you tell me a little about your background and what drew you to UNE Online? I have a BA in Biology from Simon’s Rock College, a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and an MPH in Global Health from Harvard School of Public Health. I decided to make a full career transition…

Tags: Graduate Programs in Public Health | MPH | MPH Faculty Spotlight | public health

Faculty Spotlight: Leanne DiMaio – MPH Program

Recently, Leanne DiMaio was asked to be the subject matter expert and course designer for a brand new course within the Masters of Science in Applied Nutrition program, ‘Nutrition, Wellness, and Multimedia Communication.’ Leanne has been a course facilitator in the UNE Online MPH program since 2012, directly after graduating from the MPH program herself. She earned her MBA from Saint Joseph’s College and a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York Chiropractic College. Leanne is currently in the process of earning her Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition (DCN). Leanne currently works in the field of Population Health and Wellness and leads a team who focuses on managing disease management and wellness programs. Here, she discusses her interactive teaching style…

Tags: Applied Nutrition | Faculty Spotlight | Master of Science in Applied Nutrition | MPH | MPH Faculty Spotlight