Public Health Student Association

from University of Memphis School of Public Health | Inaugural Issue Winter 2022

In The COMMUNITY Reflections of Undergraduate Students: An Evaluation for The Mid-South Food Bank

Ketaki Saokar President | PHSA 2022 Graduate Research Assistant | Epidemiology Master of Public Health Epidemiology

“The Public Health Student Association has come a long way in advocating for public health on campus and collaborating with organizations around the city. It has been a great honor to serve as your President and I am truly grateful for the dedicated team of officers, our advisors, Dr. Levy and Ms. Emma Draluck and Dean Dr. Joshi, for the constant support.

This year PHSA collaborated with many organizations for successful programs like Tiger Vaxx Now, and events like Post Roe vs. Wade World for Women’s Rights International panel, SPH Students and Faculty mixer, Donuts with the Dean, Friendsgiving celebrations and activities with notable student engagement and volunteering opportunities.

I hope more and more students continue to indulge in volunteering and engagement opportunities by PHSA and the School of Public Health and discover more about themselves and their interests.

I wish the new PHSA officers and administration a very productive and successful academic year. I am confident that PHSA will continue the great work and take this organization to new heights. Surely, your dedication and active support will push the PHSA and the SPH forward.”

Tony

Vice President | PHSA 2022 President | PHSA 2023 PhD Social & Behavioral Sciences

“As outgoing Vice President, I have learned that to take the Public Health Student Association to greater heights, we must work together as a united team. Our mission, as future leaders of public health, is that we must serve and give ourselves willingly to promote the greatest good in our homes, communities and country.

I am honored and excited to serve as the 2023 President of the Public Health Student Association (PHSA). I am passionately committed to growing the PHSA to greater heights, while fostering a sense of community through the events that will bring us together.

I look forward to working tirelessly with the new incoming executive board of PHSA, partner organizations and the Dean’s office to provide opportunities for all those who are part of PHSA.

My hope is that during the next year everyone will become engaged with the PHSA and will feel valued and appreciated.”