Student Section
Welcome Public Health Students!
Thank you for your interest in the Michigan Public Health Association (MPHA) Student Section. We are proud to support the training of future public health leaders through the provision of tools and resources to help you excel academically and develop professionally. We serve to connect you with professionals in the field and provide meaningful experiences throughout your educational career that will enhance career opportunities.
In support of our national affiliate, the American Public Health Association, together we can create the healthiest nation in one generation.
Goals:
- Provide students with educational information, professional networking, career development, and personal mentoring from state leaders in public health.
- Build capacity for a strong future public health workforce that’s effectively prepared to respond to the complex health challenges found in the world today.
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We would love to hear from you!
Make your voice heard by advocating for public health matters:
MPHA is seeking Board nominees for the 2026-2028 term:
MPHA Student Section Leadership
Dillon L. Glenn
Student Section Chair
Dillon L. Glenn is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Wayne State University, College of Nursing, having previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. His research primarily focuses on social pharmacology, behavioral economics, and smoking behaviors, employing a social scientific approach with an emphasis on quantitative methodology. He is particularly interested in understanding how social contexts, identities, preferences, and perceptions influence smoking behaviors and choices of cessation interventions. As the Chair for MPHA student section, he is dedicated to promoting research collaborations and networking opportunities including conferences, workshops, and more.
Contact information:
hc7588@wayne.edu
Muhammadi S. Kabiito
Student Section Chair Elect
Muhammadi Sayid Kabiito is a pre-medial student at Saginaw Valley State University, double majoring in Neuroscience and Medical Laboratory Science. Originally from Kampala, Uganda, he currently resides in Michigan where he works as an inpatient phlebotomist at Covenant Healthcare and as a direct care worker at Riversbend Rehabilitation Center for Traumatic Brain Injury in Bay City.
His passion lies at the intersection of medicine, neuroscience and public health. He is committed to making healthcare more accessible, compassionate, and evidence based. As the Chair-Elect for MPHA student section, he is excited to bring fresh energy and engagement.
Ashton Stewart
Past Chair
Ashton is a Master of Public Health student at Saginaw Valley State University focusing on Public Health Education and its prevention of Chronic Diseases as well as public health leadership practices. She also works as a Nutrition Educator for K-12 students for the Genesee Intermediate School District. After the completion of her MPH, Ashton wishes to further her education by obtaining her Doctorate of Public Health (DrPH) with a focus on Health Education, Chronic Disease, and leadership.
Questions or want to get more involved in the student section? Contact your Chair or Chair Elect and they will be happy to answer your questions: hc7588@wayne.edu
Student section materials of interest (relevant content will be added periodically): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14M9vs7F6jXswkRqRFeFufe4VIpTU-xSi?usp=share_link
Student Section Leadership Meetings will reconvene in the future. They are open to all student section members.
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