College of Public Health Graduate Student Association

The College of Public Health Graduate Student Association at the University of Iowa was established to expand opportunities in professional development and outreach, discuss student issues, and create a greater sense of community for all students in the College of Public Health.

Aims and Functions

  • Develop a sense of community among all graduate students and staff in the College of Public Health
  • Coordinate communication among student organizations in the College of Public Health
  • Expand and create opportunities for student professional development and service
  • Facilitate student dialogue with local, state, and national organizations

Membership

Membership is open to all students enrolled in a CPH graduate degree program, meetings are held biweekly. More information can be provided by contacting in the Comments section, at the bottom of the page.

2025-2026 Board Members

President: Deaven Denis

Deaven (she/her) is a second-year MPH student in the Department of Epidemiology. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Iowa in 2022. She works as a laboratory research assistant in the Department of Occupational & Environmental Health. Outside of school, she enjoys hiking, biking, and supporting local farmers at the Farmer’s Market.

Treasurer: Stephanie Jansson

Stephanie (she/her) is a PhD student in the Department of Biostatistics. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Oklahoma in 2020 and a Master of Science in Biostatistics from the University of Iowa in 2022. She works with the Transportation Research and Injury Prevention Safety (TRIPS) lab and is especially passionate about safety for vulnerable road users such as bicyclists and pedestrians. Other interests include global health, Bayesian methods and causal inference to further public health research. She has previously served in various officer roles for the Biostatistics Student Organization. Her hobbies outside of school involve social dancing and aerial silks and she enjoys spending time outdoors. 

Research Director: Max Hansen

Max Hansen is a second-year M.S. student in the Epidemiology Department and has a bachelor’s in public health. His undergraduate research includes studies on e-cigarette content on TikTok and Latent Tuberculosis distribution within Johnson County. Max is also active in several organizations and is currently focused on dementia risk reduction research.

Communications Director: Cindy Rico Chavez

M.S. Industrial Hygiene

I’m passionate about reducing exposures in the workplace. I enjoy gardening and watching anime in my free time.

Sponsored Departments

  • President, Deaven Denis: MPH, EPI
  • Treasurer, Stephanie Jansson: PhD, Biostats
  • Communications Director, Cindy Rico Chavez: M.S., OEH
  • Research Director, Max Hansen: M.S., EPI

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