Public Health & Society is proud to announce our first annual student awards! These students were recognized for their outstanding contributions, dedication, and impact, and we could not be more excited to celebrate their achievements. To all of our graduates and to everyone who makes this program such a supportive and inspiring place: thank you for an amazing year. We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s next. Congratulations to you all!
Andrea Gabriel - Public Health & Society Advanced Practical Experience and Independent Research Excellence Award
In recognition of exceptional initiative, applied learning, and meaningful impact, this award honors outstanding contributions to public health research.
“Andrea approached me early in her first semester expressing interest in research experience. She joined our lab as a research assistant and has been continually impressing us this year. Professors Seff, Fleckman, and I regularly comment on the maturity, sophistication, and depth of Andrea's engagement and outputs. Andrea has supported a literature review on technology-facilitated violence and mental health implications, has conducted qualitative coding to support analysis of a virtual safe space program for girls and women in Ecuador, and a variety of other research tasks. She keeps pace with our masters students and is an absolute pleasure to work with.” - Co-Director Lindsay Stark
Maya Davis - Public Health & Society Student Service Award
In recognition of exemplary academic achievement and extraordinary service, this award celebrates a commitment to leadership, service, and the advancement of public health.
“Maya is also a clear leader in the classroom. She not only participates actively and answers questions, but also consistently brings strong public health perspectives to our discussions. As the only rising senior majoring in Public Health & Society in a class composed of students from multiple majors, she demonstrates remarkable strength in interdisciplinary thinking and enriches our conversations with thoughtful insight, relevant personal experience, and creative thinking.” - Dr. Rose Sommerhauser
Teddy Basa - Public Health & Society Academic Excellence Award
In recognition of outstanding academic performance, this award honors exceptional scholarly achievement, engagement in research, and intellectual rigor across coursework.
"Teddy Basa consistently displays attention to concepts discussed in class, shares thoughtful reflections during the weekly written reflections, and contributes to the class discussion with unique and important perspectives. He also shows flexibility in thought and considers alternative perspectives during debates or live discussions about complex issues. On his mid-semester paper submission, he incorporated a framework based on work we had not yet covered, by reading ahead and reviewing conceptual frameworks that could apply to his innovative topic.” - Dr. Mary Politi
Mia Kouveliotes - Public Health & Society Ampersand Award
In recognition of exemplary achievement in Public Health & Society and embodiment of the program’s core values: academic excellence, civic engagement, and interdisciplinary inquiry.
Mia was nominated by multiple faculty and staff, highlighting her outstanding dedication to Public Health & Society both in the classroom and as a representative of the program, qualities that exemplify the spirit of this award. She has been a clear leader in the Student Ambassador program since its inception. We’re so grateful for the ways she has brought the core principles of Public Health & Society to life, both in the classroom and beyond.
