WHAT IS SPHA?
The RSSPH Stempel Public Health Association (SPHA) is an organization representing students interested in public health. We are dedicated to enhancing students’ educational experiences and professional development by providing information, resources, and opportunities through community projects, advocacy, and networking.
SPHA provides a forum for the community of public health graduate students and alumni students to get involved. SPHA offers many opportunities to build your resume while in graduate school. Activities include guest lectures, participation in community outreach, conference involvement, and special public health social events. SPHA involvement is a great way to explore field placement opportunities and network with future employers. You can also connect with other FIU graduate students and alumni.
WHAT IS SPHA’s MISSION?
SPHA is committed to providing community service and professional development opportunities for students and alumni. It is our hope to foster the knowledge, skills, and experience that will produce tomorrow’s highest qualified public health professionals.
HOW CAN I BECOME INVOLVED?
You can join today by filling out the membership application and dropping off a $15.00 check or money order made out to SPHA. We are located in HLS II 569, you may also e-mail us at SPHA@fiu.edu or call 305-348-7774
HOW OFTEN ARE THE MEETINGS HELD?
Please check our calendar for upcoming events located on the bulletin board near the elevators on the firth floor. Fall semester meetings will be generally held every third Tuesday on campus at 7:00pm in WC 100. While meeting attendance is highly encouraged and valued, students who are unable to attend easily find ways to remain involved. SPHA works hard to accommodate and include all members.
Executive Board 2007-2008
Maria F. Montoya – President
Maria Montoya graduated with a BA in Sociology from Florida Atlantic University in 2005. She is currently pursuing a Master in Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology. Her areas of interest are HIV/AIDS, Infectious Diseases, and Health Disparities. She completed her internship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland in the summer of 2007. At the Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) she conducted analysis on cardiovascular disease among Latinos in the US. After graduation she hopes to pursue a Doctorate in Public Health.
Diana Davalos - Vice President
Diana was born in Cali, Colombia. She graduated from medical school in 2004 and worked in secondary and tertiary prevention for an insurance company. She then moved to Miami to pursue a Master in Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology.
Khaleeq Lutfi –Treasurer
Khaleeq was born in Tallahassee, FL. He graduated from Florida State University in 2004, with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology. He is currently pursuing his MPH with a specialization in Epidemiology.
Mario Cendan – Secretary
Mario Cendan was born in Miami, FL and graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Science. He works in Baptist Hospital Emergency Room as an EMT and is currently working on his MPH degree, concentrating on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. His greatest interests are international health, emergency medicine, and sexual and mental health promotion.
Anamarie Garces de Marcilla - Alumni Advisee
Anamarie is the immediate past president of SPHA and member of the Delta Omega Honor Society. She has received a BS degree from Stetson University, International Health Certificate from Boston University, MPH with a concentration in Epidemiology from FIU, and has worked in communities throughout the Republic of Guatemala and South Florida. She is currently employed as a Program Manager at UM/JMMC.
Dr. Luther Brewster – Faculty Advisor
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