About the APHA-SA
The UNE American Public Health Association – Student Assembly (APHA-SA) is an interdisciplinary organization welcoming student members from all health programs at the university who have an interest in public health. The chapter within UNE is part of the broader APHA-SA, a student-led organization within the American Public Health Association.
Membership
Members of the UNE APHA-SA are not required to become student members of the national APHA organization, although it is encouraged. Participation in UNE APHA-SA is free and flexible!
Students who join UNE APHA-SA have the benefit of being able to participate remotely, which works well for those enrolled in online programs and local students who may be unable to attend meetings on campus.
Monthly meetings
General member meetings are conducted monthly via teleconference. Members can also participate in events held every other month to delve deeper into the field of public health by learning about potential career paths, participating in skill-building workshops, listening to exciting guest speakers who are professionals already in the field, and other activities as planned.
Ways to connect with the APHA-SA
Upcoming UNE APHA-SA activities are listed via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you are interested in learning more about UNE APHA-SA or joining the organization, please contact apha-board@une.edu.
Officers of the UNE APHA-SA
Abby Ferrer – Vice President
Abby lives in Homer, Alaska where she works with unhoused and unstably housed youth. She earned a double major in psychology and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies from Colby College and is pursuing a Master of Social Work so she may better serve the amazing people she gets to support. She is excited to be part of the APHA-SA team!
Laugen He – Campus Liaison
Laugen is an online MBS student and works full-time as an RDA at Texas Children’s Hospital for the medically complex, special needs population. Besides dentistry, public and global health have always been of interest to her. Laugen has her MPH and is a member of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health. She sees serving as Campus Liaison as an opportunity to collaborate and learn from different perspectives.
Sab Cano – Secretary
Sab Cano is the Secretary for the APHA-Student Assembly and an online MSW student. Sab is a Utah native and first-generation college graduate. Living in the heart of Salt Lake City, Sab loves to be active in the LGBTQ community and works for a nonprofit health insurance company. Sab hopes to finish her degree at UNE so that she can work towards policy advocacy and change. Sab is a cat and boy mom.
Naomi Brioche – Treasurer
Naomi Brioche serves as the APHA-Student Assembly Treasurer for the 2025 -2026 school year. She is an online graduate student in the Master of Biomedical Science Program. Naomi’s professional goals are to become both a Certified Nurse Midwife and a Women’s Health Researcher. She currently works as a Research Program Coordinator. Taking part in student activities was an invigorating part of her undergraduate experience, and she is looking forward to serving the UNE community in this role.
Jennifer Ceide, MPH, CHES – Faculty Advisor
Jennifer Ceide is a Certified Health Education Specialist who has worked in the field of public health for over 14 years. Her expertise in program planning, health education, and communication has led to the development of programs and content for various communities. Her undergraduate and graduate degrees are in public health with concentrations in education and communication. She is thrilled to be working with the assembly on raising public health awareness.
If you have any questions about the coursework or the program requirements, please speak to one of our enrollment counselors at the email or phone number below.