MPH and Health Services Administration
"During my first year at MEZCOPH, I have been consistently surrounded by bright like-minded individuals who have a similar passion for tackling health disparities found in Public Health. These peer, teachers, and faculty have really made my time at MEZCOPH enjoyable and fly by so quickly."
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Email:
tmihesuah@email.arizona.edu
Hometown:Flagstaff, AZ
Prior Degree(s):B.A. in Public Health at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.
Before entering the program:Finishing my undergraduate degree and working as a roofer aid in Colorado.
Why did you choose public health?People have harder paths to travel in life. It was this revelation I had earlier in my life that made me interested in the ideals and practices that align with public health. Throughout my journey in college I have developed a passion for wanting to understand what influences people’s health and wellbeing at the social, political, economic, and environmental levels.
Why did you choose MEZCOPH?My interest in MEZCOPH stems from a variety of places in my academic career as well as my deep love for the southwest, specifically Arizona. I have lived and travelled extensively through Arizona, from growing up in Flagstaff to living in Tucson during my summer breaks.
Public health interests:Behavioral Health, Border Health,Cardiovascular Disease, Disease Management, Disease Prevention, Diabetes, Environmental Health, Global Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Injury Prevention, Native American Health, Nutrition & Diet, Occupational Health, Planning and Evaluation, Public Health and Emergency Preparedness, Tobacco and Substance Abuse.
Internship:Aiding in the creation and development of an online contact tracing curriculum to be used by Maricopa Public Health Department.
Dissertation:My dissertation will be related to the environmental factors influencing the transmission of vector-borne diseases in Puerto Rico, identification of breeding sites of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and development of an exposure model to Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya virus in Puerto Rico.
Interests/hobbies outside of school:Cooking, Hiking, Running, Working out, and Video Games.
Tip for future students:Never be afraid to reach out to your peers, teachers, or faculty. Everyone around you wants to see you succeed and grow to your fullest potential.
