SPH Alumni Spotlight
"Dr. Daleniece Higgins Jones is a molecular epidemiologist with research interests
in microbial food safety epidemiology and environmental health disparities. Dr. Jones
received her Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of Memphis School of Public
Health (SPH) in 2019 and completed her postdoctoral training with SPH faculty Dr.
Chunrong Jia in 2021. She was active in research during her doctoral study and worked
on several projects including laboratory molecular diagnostics of foodborne pathogens,
drinking water safety in Haiti, safe and healthy environments in early childhood learning
centers, ..."
"Jessica Bell-Johnson graduated from the University of Memphis School of Public Health
MPH program in 2018 with a concentration in Epidemiology. She works at the CDC as
the PH LEADS (Public Health Leadership and Education, Advancing Health Equity and
Data Science) Program Coordinator, where she is the curriculum designer for the ASPPH
fellowship as well as the PH LEADS program liaison with CDC partners."
"Even though I could have never anticipated my current journey in Public Health, I
can say I am loving the outcome and the direction my path is taking me. I am confident
no matter where my journey takes me, I will always have the continuous support of
my family, friends, and the University of Memphis School of Public Health. For that,
I am grateful and excited for the future!"...
"Dr. Nikhil Ahuja is an assistant professor in the Department of Public Health, College
of Health Professions at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. His current research
interests include addressing tobacco/e-cigarette, opioid, and other substance use
issues, especially among youth and young adults, underserved groups or racial minority
populations in the United States. He received his PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences
from the University of Memphis School of Public Health (SPH). ..."