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Contributors
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Iesha Reid, MPH, CHES
A Practicum Student for the Alliance for Disease Prevention and Response at APHA, and currently serves as a Public Health Administrator for the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. In addition, she has previously worked as a Healthcare Consultant for the Veteran Health Administration, leading the implementation of evidence-based quality improvement initiatives to enhance comprehensive care for Women Veterans. Iesha holds a BS in Sociology from Bowie State University and is currently pursuing an MPH degree at Baylor University.
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Kamiah Brown
MPH candidate with a concentration in Sociomedical Sciences with a certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology at Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health. She is committed and passionate about eliminating health inequities amongst underrepresented populations. Her research interest in public health is centered around using data science for topics surrounding infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, community health and social epidemiology. Kamiah has a multitude of professional experience engaging in quantitative research, developing, implementing, and evaluating public health programs, community outreach, engagement strategy, and developing needs assessment. She has been able to apply her public health understanding and skills in a variety of settings, such as healthcare systems, nonprofits, within communities, and governmental organizations. She received her Bachelors of Science from The George Washington University in Public Health with a double minor in Africana Studies and Sociology.
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Long Hoang
Became a member of Public Health AmeriCorps in December of 2022 at Boat People S.O.S Center for Community Advancement in the Little Saigon District of Orange County. His work has been primarily to implement educational interventions in Vietnamese communities to bolster the health literacy of Vietnamese seniors. He is most proud of creating culturally competent workshops that educate members of his community in regards to various public health topics such as nutrition and vaccinations. Following his year in AmeriCorps, he will pursue a 2nd term of PHA before entering into nursing school in Fall 2024 with plans of being a public health nurse.
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Sana H. Imam, BS, MPH candidate
A Senior Associate at Reservoir Communications Group, a DC-based communications firm focused on supporting brand, reputation, and advocacy. In her role, she contributes to public affairs efforts that advance equity and policy objectives for clients in the health sector. Sana received her BS in Public Health at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health, where she is currently pursuing her MPH with a health policy and management concentration. From presenting on mental health disparities at Milken’s Annual Research Showcase to carceral systems at APHA’s 2023 Annual Meeting, Sana has consistently demonstrated her passion for public health advocacy through active engagement in events and platforms promoting evidence-based solutions and equitable healthcare access.
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Sara Suisman
Serves as the Association Manager for the Indiana Public Health Association, with much of her work focusing on public health infrastructure, workforce development, and capacity building efforts. In May 2022, Sara received her Master of Public Health degree from the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, with a dual concentration in Social & Behavioral Sciences and Health Policy & Management. In May 2019, Sara received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington. In her free time, Sara enjoys hiking/backpacking, attending concerts, reading, and cuddling with her cat, Indy.