Introduction
The Public Health Student Group (PHSG) is for UMD students who are interested in learning more about and developing leadership skills in public health. Our goal is to communicate, promote, and advocate for health, health education/promotion, and the public health profession. As a group, we will provide students with different programming, advocacy, and networking opportunities both on campus and in community settings.
summary of events
During a typical academic year, our organization has in-person meetings scheduled on a bi-weekly basis depending on the leadership team’s schedules and based on members’ preferences. During our biweekly meetings, we discuss potential volunteer opportunities, events that members would like to see from us, offer peer academic advising, and more.
Trivia Night
In March, our group decided to host a catered trivia event. We provided those who attended with free Qdoba and a chance to win three different prizes by winning Kahoot games. One game was public health-related, one was about our professors to help students get to know them, and one was random fun facts. The prizes consisted of an air fryer, a yoga mat and a Hydro Flask, and a bundle of useful items like a hat, journal, pens, and a fun book. Students who placed first would be able to pick their prize of choice! It was a great time and we were so happy with the turnout!
Keep It Moving Challenge
Every year the American Public Health Association promotes National Public Health Week, which this year happens from April 4-10, 2022. The American Public Health Association implements a Keep it Moving Challenge which starts at the beginning of the year (January 1) to the last day of National Public Health Week. However, this year CEHSP decided to have our own Keep It Moving Challenge for all student organizations apart of the school! It was from March 28th to April 8th. We competed against all other participating student orgs in tracking our steps every day. At the end of the two weeks, the number of steps was averaged, and the winners were announced!
Service Sunday
Service Sunday happens every year during UMD's Spring Fest. The idea is to perform a random act of kindness and help make our community a better place. This year, the PHSG joined Kirby Program Board in picking up trash in Leif Erickson Park on Sunday, March 27th. It was successful and as a group, we are glad we were able to be a part of this day!
MEET THE TEAM - Spring 2022
President Cassidy Crump '22
Hello everyone! My name is Cassidy Crump and I am a senior in the public health program. I am finishing up my time as an undergraduate research assistant at Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health and a student employee at RSOP. Aside from these, I have been interning with American Lung Association for the last semester. After graduating, I will be moving to North Carolina and attending UNC-Chapel Hill to pursue my Master of Public Health Degree with a focus in health behavior or applied epidemiology.
Vice President Sara Hildreth '22
Hello all! My name is Sara Hildreth and I am a current senior in the Public Health Program at UMD. I also have minors in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Psychology. I currently work for Everyday Miracles, a non-profit pregnancy care center, as their marketing coordinator as well as assisting the doula program coordinator in providing doula services to a diverse population of clients. I also am an undergraduate research assistant to Dr. Melissa Saftner at the University of Minnesota Nursing School on a global study regarding young people living with HIV. I am involved on campus as the Vice President of the Public Health Student Group, The Vice President of Programming for Panhellenic council, Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority, as well as working at One Stop Student Services. I am currently preparing for graduate school to obtain a Masters Degree in Public Health with an emphasis in Maternal and Child Health!
Secretary Cassie Mohawk '22
My name is Cassaundra Mohawk, and I am a 4th-year UMD Public Health student. I am minoring in both Early Childhood Studies and Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies. Throughout my time at UMD, I have been a Research Assistant for Dr. Jessica Hanson for over a year. I have also been honored to be a co-author on a published article, “Unintentional consequences of alcohol-exposed prevention programs in tribal communities.” At the moment, I have a position as the secretary for the Public Health Student Group. This is also my second semester as a UMD Public Health Event Coordinator under Dr. V. In my free time, I enjoy hiking in Duluth and up the North Shore with friends and family! After I graduate, I am hoping to attend graduate school.
Treasurer Mary Parsatoon '22
Hi, my name is Mary Parsatoon, and I am a senior at the University of Minnesota Duluth with a double major in Public Health and International Studies and a minor in Latin American Studies. My health interests are global health, epidemiology, and women’s health. I graduate in Spring 2022 and hope to further my education at graduate school.
Public Relations Coordinator Emily Iverson '22
My name is Emily Iverson, and I am a senior in the Public Health Program. This year, I am serving as the Public Relations Coordinator for the Public Health Student Group! This position has allowed me to improve upon my communication and Public Relations skills through the application of communication and outreach strategies! I am also serving as a Communications Assistant for the Public Health program. After I graduate in the spring, I plan to attend graduate school to get my Master's degree in Health Communications!
Public Relations Coordinator Apprentice & Fall 2022 President Hope Krumrei '23
Hi my name is Hope Krumrei and I am a junior at UMD studying Public Health and Psychology. My health interests include mental health and nutrition. I am currently working as a student worker at RSOP and I have been working to complete my 100 required shadowing hours for graduate school. After finishing my undergraduate degree I hope to attend grad school to become an Occupational Therapist. I have really enjoyed learning the ropes of the Public Health Student Group and I look forward to seeing where the group goes in the future. I will be taking over the role of president for Fall 2022.
MEET THE New TEAM - Fall 2022
Vice President Kinley Prestegard
Greetings everyone! My name is Kinley Prestegard. I am a junior majoring in Public Health and minoring in American Indian Studies. My goal for my future career is to be able to help others reach a higher level of health through sharing my knowledge, as well as being encouraging and supportive. I am very excited to be a leader in the Public Health Student Group starting next fall!
Secretary Amy Harris
Hello, everyone! My name is Amy Harris and I am a senior at the University of Minnesota Duluth studying biology and public health. After graduating next fall, I plan to attend medical school to specialize in rural family and emergency medicine. Outside of school, I am apart of PDURS as a research assistant for Dr. Hanson, the President of UMD Figure Skating, Vice President of Pre-Med Club, and a member of the Public Health Student Group, biology tutoring program, Mortar Board National Honors Society, and the SOPHE Collegiate Champion Mentor.
Outreach Coordinator Leah Fleischhacker
Hi there! My name is Leah Fleischhacker, I am a senior at UMD majoring in Public Health and minoring in Health Coaching. I am originally from White Bear Lake, Minnesota. A few of my health interests include health communication, environmental health, and health equity. On-campus, I am involved in the Public Health Advisory Team and I am very excited to be a member of the Public Health Student Group as the Outreach Coordinator! Outside of my work, I enjoy beachcombing the shores of Lake Superior and hiking the beautiful trails!
Public Relations Coordinator Molly Johnson
Hello! My name is Molly Johnson, and I am a junior in the Public Health program with a minor in Health and Wellness Coaching. I am passionate about health communication, health equity, and empowering others. I currently serve as a communication assistant and research project coordinator in the Public Health program, and I am also a member of the Public Health Student Advisory Team. In my free time, I enjoy hiking along the North Shore, practicing yoga, and getting coffee with friends. I am excited to join the Public Health Student Group Leadership Team and I cannot wait to see where this experience takes me!