Public Health Student Alliance

The primary aims of the Public Health Student Alliance (PHSA) are to assist and represent students in their career and academic decision-making processes, and to encourage students’ participation in advocacy and other efforts directed at improving public health. Membership is open to any current Kent State University student enrolled in at least 3 credit hours. PHSA membership is appropriate for any student interested in public health, whether traditional or online, graduate or undergraduate, and regardless of major or emphasis area. View the PHSA Constitution Here

If you want to join PHSA, please click the button below to complete the application form in Qualtrics. There is no membership fee to join PHSA.

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If you have other questions or concerns, please contact PHSA at:

phsa@kent.edu

PHSA 2023-2024 Academic Year Officers:

  • President: Hayden Skilton - Senior Public Health student with a concentration in Community Health Outreach and Development, and former financial chair
  • Vice President: Harley Hill - Junior Public Health student enrolled in the BSPH/MPH Biostatistics dual program, a former PHSA member
  • Secretary: Christina HauffJunior Public Health student with a concentration in Community Health Outreach and Development, former PHSA member
  • Public Relations: Ivory Kendricks - Sophomore Public Health student with a concentration in Health Services Administration 
  • Community Service: Nathalie Nicol Senior Public Health student with a concentration in Pre-Medicine, a former PHSA member
  • Finance: Amitha Ajithkumar - Junior  Public Health student with a concentration in Clinical Trials Research
  • Faculty Advisor: Grace Battaglia-Hoffman