Global and Public Health

Public health is a broad discipline that focuses on the wellness, illness prevention, and health equity for individuals, populations, and communities. Career opportunities in global and public health are diverse, and include areas such as: health services administration, environmental health, data analysis, health policy, biostatistics, epidemiology, health education, mental health, behavioral science, international health, maternal and child health, public health practice, program management, capacity building, and global health delivery.

Resource Spotlight: Vault

Published on April 12, 2024

Vault is a valuable, comprehensive career planning tool – whether you have a career in mind, are not sure where to begin, or want some options to consider. Peruse this terrific resource to access numerous career guides, explore career fields, …

By Loredana George
Loredana George Assistant Director, Consulting, International Relations, Global Development, Education, Psychology, Global Health, Human Rights, & Alumni Engagement
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Should I Go to Grad School? Here are 5 Good Reasons

Published on November 10, 2023

“Should I go to grad school?”

Longtime professional, current undergraduate student, or sector switcher—no matter where you are in your social-impact journey, you may have wondered whether grad school is right for you. From satisfying a degree requirement to deepening …

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…But How Do I Make The Right Choice?

Published on April 7, 2023

It’s that time of year – you’re starting to hear back from volunteer sites, research opportunities, graduate schools, or internship/job applications. Now that you know what your possibilities are, how do you decide which one to pursue?

Making big decisions …

By Katie Fell
Katie Fell Advisor, Harvard College Still Deciding, Exploring, & Self-Assessment
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Leadership Development and Rotational Programs

Below is a sample of the organizations that have structured leadership development programs. These entry-level programs often allow employees to …

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GRADUATE SPOTLIGHTS

Atlas Sanogo ’24

  • Cambridge, MA
  • Lab Manager GenderSci Lab, Harvard
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Emmanouela Mousama ALM, International Relations ’24

  • Athens
  • Founder Dyname, Aspis Against Violence
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Daniel Jang ALM, Management ’24

  • Co-founder cordisia.ai
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Cody Lee ALB ’24

  • Anchorage, AK
  • CEO Global Migrations Project
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Samantha Longo ALM, Information Management Systems ’24

  • Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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Robert Neda ALM, Industrial-Organizational Psychology ’24

  • MI
  • Physical Therapist/Part-Time Faculty Outpatient Clinics/WSU
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Emma McGee PhD ’24

  • Boston, MA
  • Research Fellow CAUSALab and Zhu Family Center for Global Cancer Prevention, Harvard
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Peter Hickman PhD ’24

  • Watertown, MA
  • Research Fellow Open Philanthropy
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Kacie Dragan PhD ’24

  • New Hampshire
  • International Program Specialist - Eastern Europe & Central Asia Department of Commerce - Commercial Law Development Program
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Harim Won ’23, PhD, Biological Sciences in Public Health

  • Associate, Life Sciences Investment Team Osage University Partners
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Kyle Colonna ’23, PhD, Population Health Sciences

  • Associate Gradient
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Madalyn Won ’23, PhD, Biological Sciences in Public Health

  • Associate McKinsey & Company
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Noémie Sportiche ’23, PhD, Health Policy

  • Researcher Mathematica
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James Travis Donahoe ’23, PhD, Health Policy

  • Assistant Professor University of Pittsburgh
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Futu Chen ’23, PhD, Population Health Sciences

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  • Academic Post Doc University of Southern California
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Daniel Alejandro Arias ’23, PhD, Population Health Sciences

  • Short Term Consultant; Associate World Bank; McKinsey & Co.
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Kevin F. Jura ’23, ALM, International Relations

  • Doctor of Public Health Candidate Tulane University's School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine
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