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Public Health Association at Virginia Tech (PHA@VT)

PHA at VT

The Graduate Public Health Association at Virginia Tech was formed in accordance with the University motto, “Ut Prosim,” focusing on service in public health for the VT community, New River Valley, and beyond. Through participation, members gain vital public health experience while in school, network with health and service organizations in the area, and bring lasting change to lives. Graduate students in the MPH program, DVM, and other health-related degrees are invited to join, along with faculty and staff. 

What we do for:

Students

  • Further the professional competencies of students at Virginia Tech through service and educational activities related to public health

Campus

  • Foster a sense of community among students, faculty, and alumni
  • Promote public health education and awareness to the VT student body, faculty and staff

Community

  • Strenthen community partnerships with student engagement.

PHA@VT Leadership 2025-2026

Phot of Mikhala Stafford

Mikhala Stafford
President
MPH-PHE

Harumi Noda

Harumi Noda Andrade
Vice President
MPH-PHE

Noelle Ruesch

Noelle Ruesch
Secretary
MPH-PHE

Aiden Sharp

Aiden Sharp
Treasurer
MPH-PHE

Carter Bohart

Carter Bohart
Events Committee
MPH-ID

Summer Bowman

Summer Bowman
Events Committee
MPH-ID

Alex Kennedy

Alex Kennedy
Events Committee
MPH-PHE

Dominique Villani

Nicole Holt
Assistant Professor
Faculty Sponsor

If you are interested in joining, send an email to pha@vt.edu or to any of the executive board. Visit the PHA Linktree for more information about the organizations activities.

Members are:

  • Graduate students enrolled at Virginia Tech, faculty, and staff.
  • Virginia Tech Master of Public Health program alumni.
  • Associate status may be granted to any person not in the above categories who wishes to participate in organization activities. Subject to approval of the President. 

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