Mission
The mission of the Association of GSPH shall be:
- To serve the academic and social needs of the association members
- To serve as a liaison between graduate students, the administration, staff and faculty
- To encourage and promote community involvement by association members
- To stimulate interest in and advance the profession of public health
Membership
The GSPH assembly consists of all graduate students within the School of Public Health.
Executive Board
President: Anna Posbergh
Vice President: Catalina Chesney
Director of Financial Affairs and Public Relations: Lauren Kauffman
Committees and Committee Chairs
Academic and Career Committee (ACC)
- Basic professional development skills: CV/resume, cover letter, interview advice, presentation advice and practice, grant writing, etc.
- Connections with PH professionals in the DC Metro Area, Baltimore Region, State Level, UMD SPH Alumni
- Mentoring program with UMD SPH Alumni and/or local public health practitioners
ACC Chair, Kyle Pietro
Social & Peer Engagement Committee (SPEC)
- Peer networking
- Non-academic social events
- Midterm or finals stress management: yoga, or other exercise activities
- Interest-specific gatherings (e.g., journal clubs, action groups, etc.)
Community Partnerships Committee (CPC)
- Service-learning and volunteer activities
- Community engagement and research
- Fieldwork opportunities
Get Connected!
For more information about GSPH, please contact the 2018-2019 Executive Board at umd.gsph@gmail.com or Lauren Kauffman at kaufla01@terpmail.umd.edu.