{"id":243678,"date":"2024-08-08T12:57:35","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T16:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/?page_id=243678"},"modified":"2026-06-15T08:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T12:37:09","slug":"student-ambassadors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/students\/online-mph-student-success\/student-ambassadors\/","title":{"rendered":"Master\u2019s in Public Health Online Student Ambassadors"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Meet our Student Ambassadors!<\/h2>\n<p>Master\u2019s in Public Health Online 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\u00a0Ambassador!<\/p>\n<p>Before connecting with a Student Ambassador, we recommend that you explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/education\/degrees-and-programs\/online-master-of-public-health\/\">Master of Public Health Online<\/a> and attend an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/admissions\/events\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Admissions Information Session<\/a> to familiarize yourself with our program and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/admissions\/applying\/online-mph\/\">application process<\/a>. When you are ready, you can connect with a Student Ambassador. Our ambassadors will address questions about their experience in the online public health degree.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any admissions questions, please contact the BUSPH Admissions Office at <a href=\"mailto:olmph@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">olmph@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdPH8PDjHO7ys0iZdBKk8bGue8Ak6t3aLg88evweSPUxVAS4A\/viewform?usp=preview\" class=\"button\" target=\"_blank\" >Online MPH Student Ambassador Connection Request Form<\/a>\n<aside class=\"callout aligncenter\"><div class=\"callout-content\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/mikayla-hyman-online-mph-graduate-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"mikayla-hyman-online-mph-graduate\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-265649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/mikayla-hyman-online-mph-graduate-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/mikayla-hyman-online-mph-graduate-636x636.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/mikayla-hyman-online-mph-graduate-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/mikayla-hyman-online-mph-graduate-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/mikayla-hyman-online-mph-graduate-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/mikayla-hyman-online-mph-graduate-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/mikayla-hyman-online-mph-graduate-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/mikayla-hyman-online-mph-graduate.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Mikayla Hyman, MPH<\/h2>\n<p>She\/Her\/Hers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current Title\/Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Project Manager, NYC Health Department<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Public Health Interests: <em>health equity, primary care, community health workers, social determinants of health, sustainable practices\/billing<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Current Location: <em>NYC, New York<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fun Fact: <em>I am only athletic when doing silly tasks. e.g. I&#8217;m very good at catching popcorn in my mouth and rolling a big couch on a small dolly down 9 city blocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/aside><aside class=\"callout aligncenter\"><div class=\"callout-content\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/feyi-aworunse-online-mph-student-150x150.png\" alt=\"feyi-aworunse-online-mph-student\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-265650 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/feyi-aworunse-online-mph-student.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/feyi-aworunse-online-mph-student-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Feyi Aworunse<\/h2>\n<p>She\/Her\/Hers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current Title\/Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Optometrist, Healthcare<\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Public Health Interests: <em>access to care, community health, global health, health disparities, health literacy, and health communications<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Current Location: <em>Nashville, TN<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fun Fact: <em>I\u2019m working on growing my vinyl record collection, but my wish list is growing faster than the collection itself!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/aside><aside class=\"callout aligncenter\"><div class=\"callout-content\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/yosaris-rodriguez-pena-online-mph-student-150x150.png\" alt=\"yosaris-rodriguez-pena-online-mph-student\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-265651 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/yosaris-rodriguez-pena-online-mph-student.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/yosaris-rodriguez-pena-online-mph-student-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Yosaris Rodriguez Pena<\/h2>\n<p>She\/Her\/Hers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current Title\/Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>HIV Drug Assistance Program, HDAP Coordinator<\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Public Health Interests: <em>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.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Current Location: <em>New Bedford, MA<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fun Fact: <em>I write blogs to encourage others with relatable topics, and I published a book to raise money for St. Jude Children&#8217;s Research Hospital.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/aside><aside class=\"callout aligncenter\"><div class=\"callout-content\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/anum-muzaffar-online-mph-student-150x150.png\" alt=\"anum-muzaffar-online-mph-student\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-265652 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/anum-muzaffar-online-mph-student.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/anum-muzaffar-online-mph-student-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Anum Muzaffar<\/h2>\n<p>She\/Her\/Hers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current Title\/Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Dentist, Disaster Recovery Case Manager at AHA, Dental Operations Manager<\/h3>\n<p><strong>MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Public Health Interests: <em>health equity, minority health, reproductive health, epidemiology, infectious diseases, maternal &amp; child health, and social determinants of health<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Current Location: <em>Houston, TX<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fun Fact: <em>I\u2019m passionate about hiking and camping, which lets me enjoy the great outdoors. I also love traveling to explore new places, and I\u2019m an avid reader. Most importantly, being a mother brings me immense joy and fulfillment.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/aside><aside class=\"callout aligncenter\"><div class=\"callout-content\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/nicholas-arjoon-online-mph-student-150x150.png\" alt=\"nicholas-arjoon-online-mph-student\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-265653 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/nicholas-arjoon-online-mph-student.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/nicholas-arjoon-online-mph-student-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Nicholas Arjoon<\/h2>\n<p>He\/Him\/His<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current Title\/Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Process Management, Health Tech &amp; Managed Care<\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MPH candidate, completed Module 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Public Health Interests: <em>behavior change, digital health, environmental justice, health equity, health policy, mental health, social ecology<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Current Location: <em>Los Angeles, CA<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fun Fact: <em>I have gone tandem skydiving three times! I am currently on the hunt for a carbon-negative way to become a licensed skydiver\u2014if you have a lead on a sustainable jump, please let me know.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/aside><aside class=\"callout aligncenter\"><div class=\"callout-content\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/theodore-beauparlant-mph-online-student-150x150.png\" alt=\" theodore-beauparlant-mph-online-student\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-265654 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/theodore-beauparlant-mph-online-student.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/theodore-beauparlant-mph-online-student-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Theodore Beauparlant<\/h2>\n<p>He\/Him\/His<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current Title\/Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Training Resource Developer<\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Public Health Interests: <em>behavioral health, health communications, and community-driven policy reform<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Current Location: <em>Portland, OR<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fun Fact: <em>I once ate Justin Trudeau&#8217;s leftover steak and potatoes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/aside><aside class=\"callout aligncenter\"><div class=\"callout-content\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/milly-brugger-mph-online-student-150x150.png\" alt=\"milly-brugger-mph-online-student\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-265655 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/milly-brugger-mph-online-student.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/milly-brugger-mph-online-student-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Milly Brugger<\/h2>\n<p>She\/Her\/Hers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current Title\/Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Pediatric Nurse Practitioner<\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Public Health Interests: <em>health policy, health equity, and advocacy<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Current Location: <em>Florida<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fun Fact: <em>I\u2019m a surfer<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/aside><aside class=\"callout aligncenter\"><div class=\"callout-content\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/dani-hernandez-oliveros-mph-online-student-150x150.png\" alt=\" dani-hernandez-oliveros-mph-online-student\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-265656 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/dani-hernandez-oliveros-mph-online-student.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/dani-hernandez-oliveros-mph-online-student-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Dani Hernandez Oliveros<\/h2>\n<p>She\/Her\/Hers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current Title\/Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Pulmonary Hypertension Nurse Navigator, Outpatient Healthcare<\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Public Health Interests: <em>health policy, policy analysis, immigrant access to care, epigenetics, reproductive rights, women&#8217;s health research, and LGBTQIA+ health disparities<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Current Location: <em>Austin, TX<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fun Fact: <em>I am learning to sew and I&#8217;m really, really bad!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/aside><aside class=\"callout aligncenter\"><div class=\"callout-content\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/alyssa-friedberg-online-mph-graduate-150x150.png\" alt=\"alyssa-friedberg-online-mph-graduate\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-265657 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/alyssa-friedberg-online-mph-graduate.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/alyssa-friedberg-online-mph-graduate-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Alyssa Friedberg, MPH<\/h2>\n<p>She\/Her\/Hers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current Title\/Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Healthcare<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Public Health Interests: <em>research, health equity, social determinants of health<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Current Location: <em>Chicago, IL<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fun Fact: <em>My favorite thing to do is spend time with my family!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/aside><aside class=\"callout aligncenter\"><div class=\"callout-content\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/brenda-cruz-scotton-mph-online-student-150x150.png\" alt=\"brenda-cruz-scotton-mph-online-student\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-265659 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/brenda-cruz-scotton-mph-online-student.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/brenda-cruz-scotton-mph-online-student-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Brenda Cruz Scotton<\/h2>\n<p>She\/Her\/Ella<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current Title\/Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Senior Program Manager<\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Public Health Interests: <em>Passionate about health equity and HIV\/syndemic prevention. Dedicated to structural humility, language justice, and learning how to leverage AI to help nonprofits focus on people over processes<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Current Location: <em>Menlo Park Terrace, NJ<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fun Fact: <em>I love binge-watching shows like Criminal Minds, Law &amp; Order SVU, and Doc. Also, my favorite authors include Isabel Allende, Gabriel Garcia M\u00e1rquez, and Esmeralda Santiago.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/aside><aside class=\"callout aligncenter\"><div class=\"callout-content\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/vivian-eliana-canedo-muzyk-mph-online-student-150x150.png\" alt=\"vivian-eliana-canedo-muzyk-mph-online-student\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-265660 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/vivian-eliana-canedo-muzyk-mph-online-student.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/vivian-eliana-canedo-muzyk-mph-online-student-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Vivian Eliana Canedo-Muzyk<\/h2>\n<p>She\/Her\/Hers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current Title\/Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Implementation Specialist, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Public Health Interests: <em>cancer survivorship, women\u2019s health, health communication, and the role of technology in strengthening patient navigation and support systems<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Current Location: <em>Durham, NC<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fun Fact: <em>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\u2019m bilingual (Spanish-English) and proud of my Bolivian roots.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/aside><aside class=\"callout aligncenter\"><div class=\"callout-content\"><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/nick-oyler-mph-online-student-150x150.png\" alt=\"nick-oyler-mph-online-student\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-265661 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/nick-oyler-mph-online-student-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/nick-oyler-mph-online-student-636x636.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/nick-oyler-mph-online-student-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/nick-oyler-mph-online-student-768x767.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/nick-oyler-mph-online-student-755x754.png 755w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/nick-oyler-mph-online-student-1001x1000.png 1001w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/nick-oyler-mph-online-student-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/nick-oyler-mph-online-student-900x900.png 900w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/nick-oyler-mph-online-student-550x550.png 550w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/nick-oyler-mph-online-student-710x710.png 710w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/nick-oyler-mph-online-student-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/nick-oyler-mph-online-student-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/nick-oyler-mph-online-student-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/nick-oyler-mph-online-student.png 1201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Nick Oyler<\/h2>\n<p>He\/Him\/His<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current Title\/Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>School Nurse Regional Liaison, Maine Department of Education<\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Public Health Interests: <em>school health, health equity, health policy<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Current Location: <em>Hampden, ME\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fun Fact: <em>During the summer, I work as a Sea Kayak Guide and Instructor on the coast of Maine.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/aside><aside class=\"callout aligncenter\"><div class=\"callout-content\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/tara-spence-mph-online-student-150x150.png\" alt=\"tara-spence-mph-online-student\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-265662 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/tara-spence-mph-online-student.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/tara-spence-mph-online-student-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Tara Spence<\/h2>\n<p>She\/Her\/Hers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current Title\/Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Educator, former high school math teacher<\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Public Health Interests: <em>epidemiology, equity in research and clinical trials, access to mental health<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Current Location: <em>East Longmeadow, MA<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fun Fact:<em> I&#8217;ve been to 40 states and will make it to all 50 someday!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/aside><aside class=\"callout aligncenter\"><div class=\"callout-content\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/roxana-rodriguez-stewart-mph-online-student-150x150.png\" alt=\"roxana-rodriguez-stewart-mph-online-student\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-265663 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/roxana-rodriguez-stewart-mph-online-student.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/roxana-rodriguez-stewart-mph-online-student-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Roxana Rodr\u00edguez Stewart, Ph.D.<\/h2>\n<p>She\/Her\/Hers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current Title\/Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Microbiologist, Federal Government<\/h3>\n<p><strong>MPH candidate, enrolled in Module 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Public Health Interests:<em> health equity, health policy, global health<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Current Location: <em>Marietta, GA<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fun Fact: <em>I was training for a triathlon while pregnant with my first child. I have since welcomed my baby and am currently taking time to focus on this new chapter, so I\u2019m unavailable for matching at this time.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/aside><aside class=\"callout aligncenter\"><div class=\"callout-content\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/john-f-gamba-rendon-online-mph-graduate-150x150.png\" alt=\"john-f-gamba-rendon-online-mph-graduate\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-265664 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/john-f-gamba-rendon-online-mph-graduate.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2026\/06\/john-f-gamba-rendon-online-mph-graduate-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>John F Gamba Rendon, MPH<\/h2>\n<p>He\/Him\/His<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current Title\/Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Pharma\/Biotechnology<strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Public Health Interests: <em>health equity, public health education, corporate social responsibility<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Current Location: <em>Waltham, MA<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fun Fact: <em>I have three rescued cats, I love reading classic horror stories, and I spend my free time out on my motorcycle enjoying country roads.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/aside><br \/>\n\n<script type='text\/javascript'>\n\tvar SITE = {};\n\tSITE.data = {\n\t\tclient_rules_url: \"https:\/\/www.spectrumemp.com\/api\/field_rules\/client_rules\",\n\t\tfield_options_url: \"https:\/\/www.spectrumemp.com\/api\/field_rules\/field_options\",\n\t\tclient_id: \"669\"\n\t};\n<\/script>\n\n<form id=\"form_example\" action=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/wp-admin\/admin-post.php\" method=\"post\">\n\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"formID\" value=\"50255\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"referring_page\" value=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/students\/online-mph-student-success\/student-ambassadors\/\" \/>\n\t<div class=\"section\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"page-header\">Request More Information About the Master\u2019s in 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