Alumni Profiles

"What can I do with a degree in Public Health?"

This is the most common question asked by prospective and current students. Because individuals with degrees in Public Health work in many industries, specialties, and work-settings, one way that the WPUNJ Public Health faculty answer this question is to highlight the various career and educational pathways taken by our alumni. Below are profiles of some of our successful alumni.

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Chiara A. Marababol, BS, CHES

Using graphic design to communicate health.

Rodney Hammond, BS, CHES

Supporting local health programs though grant writing.

Marlene Kalayilparampil, MHA, BS

Advocating for reproductive health.

Courtney Scheibner, BS

Coordinating community drug and alcohol prevention.

Christina Jordan, BS, CCRP

Advancing health through clinical research.

Vanesa Apaza, BS, CHES

Engaging youth in substance abuse prevention.

Cindy Meakam, BS, CHES

Working toward a tobacco-free New Jersey.

Kenneth Bates, BS

Supporting health through diabetes case management.

Kristen Caperino, BS, CHES

Ensuring safe and healthy environments.

Denise Pangilinan, BS, CHES

Educating and empowering youth.

Jan Michael Quinit Ramos, BS, CHES

Using research and data in prevention education.

Lori Novack-Carafello, BS, CHES

Navigating people toward affordable health care.

Angela Albanese, MHA, BS

Supporting cancer patients and their families.

Natalie Martinez, BS, CHES

Improving Latino health through outreach & education.

Giselle Alfaro, BS, CHES, REHS

Reducing rates of teen pregnancy and STI's.

Lynetra Gray, BS

Connecting women and families to health services.

Kristen Arnell, BS

Providing efficient and quality patient access.

Nicole Maros, BS

Ensuring data accuracy and quality.

Miralda Charles, MPH, BS, CHES

Fighting Sickle Cell Disease through education.

Christine Huang, BS

Coordinating women's health programs.

Jessica Shields, BS, CHES

Facilitating sexual health education.

Dayana Bermudez, BS, CHES

Serving the underserved in New York City.

Lucy Forgione, MPH, BS, CHES, HO

Leading the field of health education in NJ for decades.

Paula Valenzuela, BS, CHES

Providing bilingual health education.

Christine Kelly, BS, BSN, RN, CHES

Combining health education and clinical care.

Sherrine Schuldt, BS, CHES, CPS

Leading substance abuse prevention initiatives.

Alyssa Berdnik, BS, MA

Pursuing a passion for research and health education.

Rachel Reeves, BS

Eliminating hazards in the workplace.

Dr. Charlene Gungil, DHSc, MPH, MA, BS

Coordinating county-wide public health efforts.

Gatsheena Beauplan, BS

Pursuing a career in public health law.

Lismary Espinal, BS, CHES

Coordinating municipal health education programming.

Jennifer Desai, BS

Working on the front-line of clinical research

Shaina Foster, BS, CHES

Inspiring healthy behavior change through education

Jennifer Okwuonu, BS

Working to reduce incidence, mortality and suffering due to cancer.

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