Epidemiology Student Association (ESA)
About the Epidemiology Student Association
The Epidemiology Student Association acts as a liaison to provide services to the department, the college, and fellow students. It provides a forum for student concerns and also arranges social events for students and others in the Department of Epidemiology.
Mission Statement
The Epidemiology Student Association, ESA, is intended to be a voice, an advocate, and a resource for students in the Epidemiology Department. We serve as a liaison between the students and the department, facilitating cooperation and understanding as we work together to create an excellent department and exceptional graduates.
Officers
President: Megan Quick, megan-quick@uiowa.edu
Megan is originally from Des Moines, IA. She graduated from Knox College in Galesburg, IL in 2009 with a B.A. in Chemistry and a minor in Biochemistry. She is currently a second year M.P.H. student in Epidemiology. She is interested in Global Health and Infectious Disease Epidemiology and traveled to Romania over the summer to complete her practicum experience. She was an intern at Johnson County Public Health Department helping with the community health needs assessment and is currently working with the Iowa Department of Public Health on the “Working Together for a Healthier Iowa” project.
Vice President:Maureen Meyer, maureen-meyer@uiowa.edu
Maureen is originally from Bloomingdale, Illinois. She received a B.S. in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago in 2008. She is a second year MPH student in Epidemiology. She currently works as a GRA for the MPH program, and interns with IDPH for a project on nutrition and physical activity. Maureen also is on the College of Public Health Student Association Board. Her primary area of interest is chronic diseases.
Treasurer: Cassie Spracklen, cassandra-spracklen@uiowa.edu
Cassie is originally from Frankfort, IN. She graduated from Anderson University in 2009 with a B.A. in Biology. She is currently a second year M.S. student in Epidemiology, and is interested in genetic, molecular, and infectious disease epidemiology. She currently works on a research project with HERCe that is examining the use of online personal health records. In addition to her work with ESA, Cassie also works as the Administrative Affairs / Communications Chair for CPHSA.
GSS Representative: Hiba Ahmed, hiba-ahmed@uiowa.edu
GSS Representative: Brenna McMahon, mcmahonb@healthcare.uiowa.edu
Brenna McMahon is originally from Rockford, IL. She graduated from Illinois State University in 2009 with a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences. She recently completed a 10-month dietetic internship at UIHC which enabled her to take the national exam to become a Registered Dietitian. Brenna is currently a first year M.S. student with interests in nutritional epidemiology, chronic disease epidemiology, and global health.
GSS Representative: Greg Hermann, gregory-hermann@uiowa.edu
Greg is originally from Bettendorf, Iowa. He received a B.S. in biology from Iowa State University in 2008. He is a second year MPH student in Epidemiology. He is currently working as a research assistant for the Carver College of Medicine in the program of developmental origins of disease. His primary area of interest is in fetal programming.