Student and Alumni Profiles
Rachel Shaffer
Alumni Profile
PhD, Environmental Toxicology (Tox)
Technical training and freedom to explore at the UW led Shaffer to an EPA role assessing chemical safety and human health
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Troy Yi
Alumni Profile
BS, Environmental Public Health (EPH)
A BS in Environmental Health laid the foundation for Dr. Troy Yi’s career as a pediatrician
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Bruk Molla
Alumni Profile
BS, Environmental Health (EH)
How majoring in Environmental Health prepared DEOHS BS alum Bruk Molla for medical school
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Isabel Nerenberg
Alumni Profile
MS (Thesis), Individualized Track (IND)
DEOHS alumna Isabel Nerenberg (MS '23) studies the health impacts of planned relocation on coastal communities
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Esther Min
Alumni Profile
PhD, Environmental and Occupational Hygiene (EOHY)
Washington State Public Health Association honors Min for her efforts to champion equity and undo racism
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Amy Liu
Alumni Profile
MS (Thesis), Occupational Hygiene (OH)
Amy Liu, MS ’06, boulders through tight spots to make ship repair safer for workers
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Hyoung Gon "Frank" Ryou
Alumni Profile
PhD, Environmental and Occupational Hygiene (EOHY)
This DEOHS alum and Boeing engineer translates his expertise in occupational ergonomics into practical solutions that prevent worker injuries
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Denise Koch
Alumni Profile
MS (Thesis), Environmental Health (EH)
DEOHS alumna Denise Koch, MS '99, works to ensure clean water for all Alaskans
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Ryan Babadi
Alumni Profile
PhD, Environmental Toxicology (Tox)
DEOHS alum Ryan Babadi credits mentorship and support from DEOHS for helping launch his new career as a Harvard researcher investigating how environmental factors affect reproductive health
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