Online MPH Student Ambassadors.
Meet our Student Ambassadors!
Online MPH Student Ambassadors are available to chat via email, phone, or Zoom to answer your questions about life as an Online MPH student at Boston University School of Public Health. Take a look at our student profiles ; if you share a public health interest, complete the form below, and we will help you make a connection with an Ambassador!
Before connecting with a Student Ambassador, we recommend that you explore the Online MPH program webpage and attend an Admissions Information Session to familiarize yourself with our program and the application process. When you are ready, you can connect with a Student Ambassador. Our ambassadors will address questions about their experience in the program.
If you have any admissions questions, please contact the BUSPH Admissions Office at olmph@bu.edu .
Online MPH Student Ambassador Connection Request Form
Mikayla Hyman
She/Her/Hers MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 5 Title/Role: Project Manager, NYC Health Department
Public Health Interests: Health Equity, Primary Care, Community Health Workers, Social Determinants of Health, Sustainable Practices/Billing
Current Location: New York, NYC
Fun Fact: I am only athletic when doing silly tasks. e.g. I’m very good at catching popcorn in my mouth and rolling a big couch on a small dolly down 9 city blocks.
Michael Levesque
He/Him/His MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 5 Title/Role: Territory Manager, Specializing in a medical device for symptomatic Heart Failure
Public Health Interests: Senior Mental Health, Health Equity for LGBTQ community
Current Location: Fresno, CA
Fun Fact: I am a judge for marching band and winter color guards, and travel the country on weekends to judge competitions. I love it, and it’s a refreshing break from my day-to-day job.
Yosaris Rodriguez Pena
She/Her/Hers
MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 3 Title/Role: HIV Drug Assistance Program, HDAP Coordinator
Public Health Interests: Childhood obesity research, neurodiversity, health disparities for non-English speaking populations, and bridging the gap between clinical practice and data-driven decision making to improve healthcare outcomes and systems.
Current Location: New Bedford, MA
Fun Fact: I write blogs to encourage others with relatable topics, and I published a book to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Anum Muzaffar
She/Her/Hers MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 3 Title/Role: Dentist, Disaster Recovery Case Manager at AHA, Dental Operations Manager
Public Health Interests: Health Equity, Minority Health, Reproductive Health, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Maternal & Child Health, and Social Determinants of Health
Current Location: Houston, TX
Fun Fact: I’m passionate about hiking and camping, which lets me enjoy the great outdoors. I also love traveling to explore new places, and I’m an avid reader. Most importantly, being a mother brings me immense joy and fulfillment.
Theodore Beauparlant
He/Him/His MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 3 Title/Role: Training Resource Developer
Public Health Interests: Behavioral health, health communications, and community-driven policy reform
Current Location: Portland, Oregon
Fun Fact: I once ate Justin Trudeau’s leftover steak and potatoes.
Alyssa Friedberg
She/Her/Hers MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 5 Title/Role: Healthcare
Public Health Interests: Research, Health Equity, Social Determinants of Health
Current Location: Chicago, IL
Fun Fact: My favorite thing to do is spend time with my family!
Vivian Eliana Muzyk
She/Her/Hers MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 3 Title/Role: Implementation Specialist, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Public Health Interests: Cancer survivorship, women’s health, health communication, and the role of technology in strengthening patient navigation and support systems
Current Location: Durham, NC
Fun Fact: I play USTA tennis, make modern quilts, and have an MA in Journalism. I started my career as a staff writer at Southern Living and once served as a judge for the Peabody Awards. I’m bilingual (Spanish-English) and proud of my Bolivian roots.
Nick Oyler
He/Him/His MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 3 Title/Role: School Nurse Regional Liaison, Maine Department of Education
Public Health Interests: School Health, Health Equity, Health Policy
Current Location: Hampden, ME
Fun Fact: During the summer, I work as a Sea Kayak Guide and Instructor on the coast of Maine.
Tara Spence
She/Her/Hers MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 3 Title/Role: Educator, former high school math teacher
Public Health Interests: Epidemiology, Equity in Research and Clinical Trials, Access to Mental Health
Current Location: East Longmeadow, MA
Fun Fact: I’ve been to 40 states and will make it to all 50 someday!
Marissa Tuler
She/Her/Hers MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 5 Title/Role: Research Assistant, BUMC
Public Health Interests: Health Disparities, Women’s Health, Epidemiology, Diversity and Inclusion, Health Equity
Current Location: Boston, MA
Fun Fact: I was a competitive figure skater for 13 years! Now figure skating is a hobby as well as hiking, reading, and swimming.
Roxana Rodríguez Stewart, Ph.D.
She/Her/Hers MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 2 Title/Role: Microbiologist, Federal Government
Public Health Interests: Health Equity, Health Policy, Global Health
Current Location: Marietta, GA
Fun Fact: I am currently training for a triathlon while pregnant with my first child!
John F Gamba Rendon
He/Him/His MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 5 Title/Role: Pharma/Biotechnology
Public Health Interests: Health Equity, Public Health Education, Corporate Social Responsibility
Current Location: Waltham, MA
Fun Fact: I have three rescued cats, I love reading classic horror stories, and I spend my free time out in my motorcycle enjoying country roads.
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