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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. 

Check the PHA Linktr.ee page for information, events, and meetings!

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 2024-2025

Lauren Maghak

Lauren Maghak
President
DVM/MPH

Emma Hare

Emma Hare
Vice President
MPH- CHPE

Andrea Connor

Andrea Conner
Secretary
DVM/MPH

Jon Dance

Jon Dance
Treasurer
MPH Alumni

Tylis Johnson

Tylis Johnson
Events Committee
MPH-CHPE

Kelly Ribeiro

Kelly Ribeiro
Events Committee
MPH-CHPE

Dominique Villani

Helena Trevor
Events Committee
DVM/MPH

Nick Ruktanonchai

Nick Ruktanonchai
Assistant Prof. PHS
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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