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Student Affairs Staff for Graduate Students

Welcome to the Office of Student Affairs at the UA Zuckerman College of Public Health!

The staff of the Office of Student Affairs is well prepared and ready to assist you in your quest for a public health degree. Our office provides centralized comprehensive student services for all applicants to and students and alumni of the UA Zuckerman College of Public Health, including pre-admission counseling, guidance related to degree requirement deadlines and graduate internship implementation, career advisement, and college-provided financial aid and scholarships.

Most importantly, the Office of Student Affairs exists to help applicants and students pursue their dreams of becoming public health professionals. We look forward to working with you!

Office of Student Affairs Contacts

The Staff of the Office of Student Affairs is here to serve you. We are located at:

Drachman Hall, Room A110
1295 N. Martin / PO Box 245033
Tucson, AZ 85724

Tel: 520-626-3200
Fax: 520-626-3206


Please direct your question to the appropriate staff member:

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Lyn Durán, MA
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Directs the activities and staff of OSA. Counsels students and serves as their advocate. Administers student scholarship awards and teaching assistantships. Provides career advisement services. Acts as the advisor to student and alumni groups. Represents MEZCOPH student interests at the college, university, local and national levels.
laduran@arizona.edu
520-626-3200

Block UA Logo Monica Muñoz
Administrative Associate
Assistant to the Assistant Dean and manages calendar. Plans and facilitates academic events, manages locker assignments, and facilitates student travel.
mgmunoz@arizona.edu
520-626-3200
Block UA Logo Courtney Faryab
Graduate Admissions Professional

Manages and reviews graduate admission applications.  Corresponds with applicants regarding admissions decisions.  Works collaboratively with Recruitment Professional.
coph-admit@arizona.edu
520-626-3201
Block UA Logo Mariah Albertie, MPH
Senior Coordinator, Professional Master's Programs

Advises Main campus MPH students regarding course sequencing, Graduate College processes, forms, and deadlines. Assists with course registration and internship processes. Advises MPH Internship Conference Committee. Works with UA offices to resolve student issues.
malbertie@arizona.edu
520-626-3395
Kim Barnes Kim Barnes, MPH
Director, Phoenix Student Affairs
Coordinates and supports the administrative, student, faculty, and academic activities of the MPH program in Phoenix. Assists Phoenix students regarding course sequencing, Graduate College processes, forms and deadlines. Manages admissions for Phoenix students.
kjf@arizona.edu
602-827-2070
Block A Anaiz Acosta
Senior Coordinator, Recruitment
Works collaboratively with academic departments to achieve their enrollment objectives by engaging prospective and current students.
adacosta@arizona.edu
Samantha Pierce, MPH Samantha Pierce, MPH
Manager, Online MPH Operations and Student Services
Coordinates and supports the administrative, student, faculty, and academic activities of the Online MPH program. Advises Online MPH students regarding College of Public Health courses and internship procedures. Facilitates Online MPH Orientation Course.
spierce@arizona.edu
520-621-5526
Michael Tearne Michael Tearne, MEd
Manager, MS and Doctoral Programs

Advises MS, PhD, and DrPH students regarding College of Public Health and Graduate College policies, procedures, and deadlines. Provides admissions and advising services to those interested in and enrolled in College of Public Health certificate programs.
mtearne@arizona.edu
520-626-2112

Visit the Undergraduate Team student services staff page or the Online Team staff page for more information.

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