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Monica Roe sits in a yellow lawn chair in an open outdoor space in front of a tree. She is wearing a tank top and sunglasses and smiling. Read More

Student Spotlight: Monica Roe - on exploring disability through research and children's literature

 |  Alison Miller  |  , ,

Monica Roe has built a remarkable career that bridges rural health care and children鈥檚 literature, drawing on her decade of experience as a physical therapist in remote Alaska. Now completing her Master of Public Health at 蘑菇视频, she explores disability, community resilience, and access through both research and storytelling. Her journey highlights the power of curiosity, mentorship, and embracing unexpected opportunities.

Jessica Ross stands on a stage. She is holding a microphone and wearing traditional Indigenous clothing. Behind her is a projector screen that reads "The Teachings of Qengaga Yey." Read More

Alumna and professor wins national Future Leaders Award

 |  Matt Jardin  | 

Jessica Ross, an alumni of 蘑菇视频's dental hygiene program and current assistant professor in the Department of Human Services, was recently honored with the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award. The award recognizes emerging leaders in higher education who demonstrate a commitment to innovation, equity, and community engagement.

Tara stands behind a podium and speaks into a microphone at the Pathways to Recovery Conference. Behind her is a slide deck showing three smiling women. Read More

Alumni Spotlight: Tara Schmidt - on leveraging relationships in school and beyond

 |  Alison Miller  |  , ,

Tara Schmidt is an alumna of the Division of Population Health Sciences Master of Public Health program. In this spotlight, she reflects on how her time at 蘑菇视频 shaped her career path鈥攆rom the relationships that opened doors and guided her forward to the unexpected milestones.

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A career of service and teaching: Dr. Jean Snyder named Alaska Family Physician of the Year

 |  UW School of Medicine  |  , , ,

Dr. Jean Snyder鈥檚 career in family medicine has spanned decades, continents, and nearly every corner of patient care. Now, after years of serving communities across Alaska and beyond, she has been recognized as the Alaska Family Physician of the Year by the Alaska Academy of Family Physicians.

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Rethinking Aging: COH faculty offer new insights on mental health, culture, and community

 |  Alison Miller  |  , , ,

Division of Population Health Sciences Associate Professor Dr. Britteny Howell recently published two new studies that investigates the relationship between aging and mental health. Her research seeks to explore gaps in existing literature about how the experience of aging is shape by factors like social context, culture, activities, beliefs, environment, and more.

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