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Meet Ricardo Lizano, a current student in Stony Brook University’s Program in Public Health, whose journey is rooted in lived experience and driven by a deep commitment to equity. From the Bronx to the classroom, Ricardo brings a perspective that reminds us public health isn’t just about data and policy—it’s about people, access, and the systems that shape everyday life.
Tenzin Tsomo, a first-year MPH student at Stony Brook University, brings a deeply personal and globally informed perspective to her work. Drawing from her experiences growing up in a Tibetan refugee community, she is passionate about addressing disparities in healthcare access and strengthening systems that support underserved populations. In this Q&A, Tenzin reflects on her journey into public health, the issues that drive her, and the impact she hopes to make both locally and globally.
In honor of National Public Health Week, we’re highlighting the scholars shaping the future of community well-being. Today, we’re featuring Doris Song, a PhD student whose journey began with COVID-19 research and has since evolved into a mission to improve the lives of an aging population.
In celebration of National Public Health Week and this year’s theme, “Ready. Set. Action!”, we connected with Stony Brook alumna Giuseppina Caravella, MPH, MS, CHES, now a Health Education Specialist at Stony Brook Cancer Center.
In celebration of National Public Health Week and its theme of "Ready. Set. Action!", we sat down with current Stony Brook University Program in Public Health student, Marissa. Marissa’s path to public health wasn't a straight line, but her experiences on the front lines of emergency medicine and firsthand encounters with climate crises led her to a deep passion for disaster epidemiology and health equity.
Meet Halim Kaygisiz, MHA. As a proud graduate of Stony Brook University’s Program in Public Health and current President of Healthcare Leaders of New York (HLNY), Halim is proving that the most profound public health impacts often happen through the systems we build behind the scenes. In celebration of National Public Health Week, we sat down with Halim to discuss how strategic health administration is the driving force behind modern health equity.
“Stony Brook’s Public Health PhD gave me applied, hands-on training in statistics and the flexibility to take courses across departments—like Psychology’s Structural Equation Modeling—that deepened my understanding of the theory behind the methods. With Dr. Sean Clouston’s question-driven mentorship and our faculty’s rigorous, patient guidance on grant writing and review, I learned to solve problems independently and to turn ideas into strong proposals.”
The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat – all are impacted by the undeniable reality of climate change. From extreme heat events and devastating floods to the spread of infectious diseases and disruptions in our food systems, the health consequences of a warming planet are profound and far-reaching.
The healthcare industry is dynamic and ever-evolving, demanding skilled leaders who can navigate its complexities. If you want to make a significant impact and advance your career in this vital sector, earning a Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree could be the key.
