CPH Undergraduate Student Ambassadors
About us
The CPH Undergraduate Student Ambassadors represent the College of Public Health and University of Iowa through its own students. As ambassadors, you will assist with recruitment events within campus itself and through outreach events outside the College. All activities will allow you to share your passion for public health and the University of Iowa. As an ambassador, you will also gain valuable experience and grow your interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
How to join
We recruit in the early fall for each new academic school year. Applications will be sent to students in the beginning of the Fall.
Responsibilities
The ambassador team helps with a variety of events around the College of Public Health depending on the current needs and time of year. The ambassadors are responsible for representing the College of Public Health at all University of Iowa recruitment events. Ambassadors are also given the opportunity to assist and facilitate many events outside of an outreach setting. Past events have included the planning of national public health week, creating CPH merchandise, organizing of events for finals week, coordinating therapy animal visits, textbook drives, etc.
How to apply
For questions about the application and/or selection process, contact Lexie Just at lexie-just@uiowa.edu.
Meet The Ambassadors!
Alena Longnecker
Hi everyone! I currently serve as the student director of the undergraduate ambassador program, and I am a fourth-year student working towards a BA in public health. After my undergraduate studies, I plan to pursue a master’s degree in healthcare administration. Aside from the ambassador program, I am the president of the CPH undergraduate mentorship program (if you’re interested in participating, please reach out!) I also serve as a student representative on the CPH global public health committee and undergraduate program committee. Outside of school, I love to travel, read, hike, and spend time outside. Please reach out with any questions on the ambassador program or any of the other programs I’ve listed above, more than happy to help!
Anna Carter
My name is Caroline Carter, and I am a fourth year Public Health student pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Public Health and my minor in Global Health Studies. After undergrad, I plan to go to graduate school and receive my Master of Public Health, in Community and Behavioral Health, as well as my Master of Healthcare Administration. Within public health, I am interested in child and maternal health, nutrition, and environmental health. Outside of my education, I love hiking, running, and spending time with family.
Anna Sullivan
I am currently a junior in the college of public health. I am working towards a career in community and behavioral health. I am involved in the public health strike force and UPHO. I am so excited to be an ambassador this year!
Caitlyn Hurley
I am a senior at the College of Public Health on the bachelor of arts track from West Des Moines, Iowa. I am interested in pursuing a career in health care law after graduation. Public health has given me an opportunity to combine all of my academic interests!
Emma Andreasen
Hello! My name is Emma, and I am a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in public health and a minor in environmental planning. I’m very interested in the intersection between public health and urban planning, so I hope to earn a master’s degree in one or both of those fields. Outside of public health, I am involved in a women’s health and wellness organization called CHAARG and I’m a presidential scholar. I also work at the Sciences Library, which is a great place to study. My favorite thing about being a public health major is how easy it is to form connections with peers and professors!
Garrett Naughton
Hello! My name is Garrett Naughton. I am a 4th year University of Iowa student that is studying public health and minoring in microbiology. I have had the opportunity to assist in many areas in the college of public health including the student run podcast From the Front Row. I have also been able to support public work with Johnson County public health office in an effort to identify areas of the community to heat vulnerability. This summer I was able to work with the Csomay center for gerontological excellence as a summer research scholar under Dr. Wen Lui’s study of mealtime care for older adults with dementia. I am excited to be an undergrad ambassador and show new students the number of opportunities there are in the field of public health.
Guadalupe De La Rosa
Hi everyone! My name is Guadalupe De La Rosa (she/her), and I am a fourth-year majoring in Public Health on the BA track with a minor in Latino/a/x Studies. My primary interests revolve around health education, health disparities, and reproductive health. Beyond the classroom, I serve as the Student Lead at the Latino Native American Cultural Center on campus! I’m always eager to engage in discussions related to community empowerment so please feel free to reach out. I’m excited to connect with all of you!
Khlood Saeed
Hi! I’m Khlood Saeed, in my fourth and final year of earning a Bachelor of Science in Public health also on the pre-dental track. I lived in Chicago when I was a child before moving here to Iowa. Although I miss the skyscrapers, Iowa City is home! I am interested to see what ties public health and dentistry have and hope that broadening my knowledge will help the greater good. One thing I love about the college of public health is the staff and students welcoming environment and their willingness to help you with any barrier you have.
Layna Manjoine
Hello! My name is Layna Manjoine and I am a fourth year public health student pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science with a minor in microbiology. I am passionate about health equity and environmental health, as well as infectious disease. I am involved in a variety of organizations within the College of Public Health and I am happy to answer any questions!
McKynlee Grimm
My name is McKynlee Grimm and I am second year student pursuing a Public Health major, Communication Studies minor, and Leadership Studies Certificate! I love dancing, thrifting, and being involved in activities around campus! I plan on pursuing the Undergrad 2 Grad program here at Iowa and getting my master’s degree in public health and exploring a career in project management in a hospital setting!
Montala Carruthers
Hi everyone! My name is Montala (mon-tay-la) and I am a 4th year Honors student studying Public Health (B.A) with a certificate in Resilience and Trauma-Informed Perspectives. I am very involved on campus, so you will see me in a variety of different roles including being a student ambassador, teaching assistant, and peer mentor for the Honors program, president of Paws at Iowa, club cheerleader, and in Army ROTC. Outside of school, I love to dance, watch football, listen to music, and take my dogs on adventures around Iowa City. Feel free to reach out to me about anything and if you see me around campus, say hi!
Natalie Doering
Hello! My name is Natalie Doering and I’m a fourth year student earning my BS in Public Health and a BA in Spanish on the Pre-Medicine track. I am also a part of the Undergrad to Grad program starting my first year of my MPH in Epidemiology. Outside of the ambassador program, I’m involved in independent research, serve as a student representative on the global public health committee, work at the hospital, and am the VP Philanthropy for Alpha Chi Omega. Throughout my time within the college, I’ve enjoyed learning from and working alongside faculty members and getting to know other public health students. Go Hawks!
Parker Harlow
Hi! My name is Parker Harlow, and I am a fourth-year student earning my BS in Public Health and a minor in Public Policy. I am also part of the Undergrad to Grad program and starting my first year in the MPH in Health Policy program. I am also involved in research on campus. Outside of school I have loved going to Hawkeye games, meeting new friends, and making the most of my college experience!