Student and Alumni Profiles

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Meg Hamele

Alumni Profile

MPH, Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH)

Meg Hamele, MPH/MUP ’23 helps Seattle plan for community health needs following disasters

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Rachel Wood

Alumni Profile

MS (Thesis), Environmental Health (EH)

A tongue-swab method developed by DEOHS researchers could slow the spread of TB by detecting it before it's diagnosed

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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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