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Graduate Board
Maureen Kenny (President)
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Maureen is a second-year Master of Public Health candidate in Global Health Management and Policy. She is passionate about women's health equity and is interested in pursuing a career at the intersection of public health and international development. With prior experience in policy analysis and community health work, she is excited to serve as the 2026-2027 HPSA President and continue creating opportunities for students to engage with the health policy issues they are passionate about. Outside of the classroom, she can be found reading, going to Pilates, and trying new pasta dish recipes.
Belle Aduaka (Vice President)
Bella is a MPH in Health Management and Policy. She is interested in increasing access to quality, coordinated care for marginalized groups, especially those with chronic illness. She thinks that the best way to address this is at the top of the funnel, through policy. She knew that she would find peers in HPSA who also want to utilize policy to address public health issues close to their hearts, which gives her faith that together we can revolutionize healthcare. She is incredibly excited to be HPSA Vice President this year as she wants to be a safe space for students to explore career interests and navigate the journey of academia with. She hopes to amplify diverse student voices and continue to shape this organization into one that supports broad policy interests. In her free time, she loves to read, crochet/knit, and be active (especially through running and pilates)!
Jordan Bross (Programming Chair)
Jordan Bross is a second-year MPH student in HMP. Her passion for health policy is what drove her to HPSA, specifically her interest in how health policy impacts patient well-being and how it shapes the operational aspects of our healthcare system. As HPSA's Programming Chair for the 2026-2027 academic year, she is excited to help first-years gain valuable professional development skills that will give them the confidence to navigate their internship search and help them pursue other meaningful opportunities. In her free time, she enjoys being around family/friends, exercising, and reading!
Alyssa Sanborn (Chair of Connections, Outreach, and Innovation)
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Alyssa is a MPH in Health Management and Policy. She joined the club because she was interested in engaging in more than just her classes at SPH, and HPSA has so many opportunities to learn about the health policy field outside of the curriculum. She is excited to be more involved with HPSA and find ways to contribute to the association that opened up really cool opportunities for her, like going to a health policy conference in D.C. or participating in Lansing Day. She loves to crochet, I love doing puzzles, and I love the outdoors!
Oluwamisayo Ologun (Chair of Marketing and Communications)
Oluwamisayo is a MPH in Health Behavior and Health Equity. She is interested in improving affordability and access to quality, patient-centered care for marginalized populations. HPSA is a space for her to deepen her understanding of health policy and connect with like-minded individuals committed to making an impact and addressing public health challenges through policy. She is excited to serve as the Communications and Marketing Chair this school year. This role allows her to invite others interested in health policy and reach everyone who wants to learn about or be involved in health policy on campus and beyond. What a privilege! In her free time, she enjoys reading, hanging out with friends/family over good food, trying out new food places, biking, cooking, and knitting.
Rachel Hall (Social Chair)
Rachel Hall is a second year MPH student in the department of Epidemiology. She is passionate about how epidemiological principles and findings can impact legal and policy frameworks. Her other passion is chronic and cancer epidemiology with a focus on survivorship. When she is not in the classroom, she is traveling (or planning), cooking or reading.
Aidan Coyle (Finance Chair)
Aidan Coyle is a second-year MPH student in Health Management and Policy. He is especially interested in policy issues surrounding the insurance industry and pharmaceuticals, which is what led him to HPSA. This school year, he is excited to serve as Finance Chair and help manage the resources to support student initiatives. Outside of his studies, he enjoys running and reading.
Molly DeSwarte (Vice Chair of Social)
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Molly is a first-year MPH student in Health Management and Policy. She earned her undergraduate degree in Public Health with a minor in Neuroscience from American University. She is particularly passionate about organ donation allocation, improving patient experiences, and value-based care initiatives. As HPSA's Graduate Social Vice Chair, she is very excited to help cultivate a community where members can build meaningful friendships and explore shared interests in health policy. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, camping, hiking, and skiing!
Salma Alsikafi (Vice Chair of Connections, Outreach and Innovation)
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Salma is a first-year Master of Public Health candidate in Health Management and Policy. She is passionate about oral health access and policy. She is interested in a career in global health policy and using her prior experience in the healthcare sector to create meaningful change. Outside of the classroom, Salma enjoys baking, playing tennis, spending time with family and friends.
Peyton Howell (Vice Chair of Programming)
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Peyton Howell is a first-year MPH student in HMP. She is excited to share her passion for evidence-based health policy and advancing a more equitable health system in HPSA this year. As HPSA's 2026-2027 Programming Vice Chair, she is looking forward to supporting opportunities for her classmates to develop their professional skills and pursue meaningful work and internship opportunities. In her free time, she loves to hike, snowboard, read, and search for Ann Arbor's best iced lavender latte.
Darielle Moore (Vice Chair of Marketing and Communications)
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Darielle is a first-year MPH student in Health Management & Policy. Her passion for public health stems from her interests in health literacy, health education, and advocating for underserved communities. She is especially passionate about maternal and child health, making health information more accessible, and empowering individuals to advocate for their health. Through HPSA, she looks forward to connecting students interested in policy to resources that help them grow both personally and professionally, while building community. Outside of academics, Darielle enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. She’s excited for a great year with HPSA!
Undergraduate Board
Jessica Gao (President)
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Jess is a fourth-year undergraduate pursuing a BS in Biology Health and Society. She is interested in structural improvements to health from both an individual up to a population scale. This passion pushed her to join HPSA her freshman year. She has been involved on the E-Board since then and is especially excited about introducing health policy to more undergraduates and sharing her interest in advocating for public health with others. Jessica’s favorite activities include romanticizing the weather, lifting, crocheting, poetry, and window shopping.
Charles Welham (Communications, Outreach and Innovations Chair)
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Charlie is a third-year LSA undergraduate pursuing a degree in biology. Charlie joined HPSA his freshman year after seeing an application advertisement for Lansing Day in class. As the undergraduate Communications, Outreach and Innovations Chair, Charlie seeks to establish inter-organization connections with other like-minded orgs on UofM campus in order to create more opportunities for both recruitment and professional development. He believes that establishing and cultivating new connections is the best way to both expand membership and developmental opportunities for HPSA. Outside of HPSA, Charlie is a board member for the Michigan Fencing Club and works as a personal trainer for Michigan Recreation.
Madeline Card (Programming Chair)
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Madeline is a fourth-year undergraduate pursuing a BS in Public Health Sciences on the Pre-Medical Track. She is passionate about health policy, infectious diseases, women’s health, and epigenetic. She joined HPSA because of her interest in health policy, looking for a space to explore it with other people passionate about the subject. Through HPSA, she has had the opportunity to work on important projects around women’s health while making meaningful friendships. As Programming Chair, she hopes to provide opportunities for fellow students to not only pursue their passion, but participate in meaningful projects that allow them to grow and network. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, playing tennis, bike riding, Michigan Football, and side questing with her friends in Ann Arbor.
Allie Cohen (Marketing and Communications Chair)
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Allie is a second-year undergraduate pursuing a degree in Public Policy. She is passionate about environmental and social justice issues. She joined HPSA her freshman year for Lansing Day. Through HPSA she has learned a lot about Health Policy and is passionate about helping cultivate an interest in others. As the undergraduate marketing and communications chair, Allie hopes to continue growing HPSA Undergraduate membership and keeping all members up to date and involved. She is also a board member for a professional environmental fraternity, Theta Alpha Psi (TAP), and always available to answer questions.
Kimberly Vega-Hernandez (Social Chair)
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Kimberly is a third-year undergraduate pursuing a BA in Public Health with a minor in Latina/o Studies. She is passionate about health equity, healthcare access, and advocating for policies that address health disparities in underserved communities. She joined HPSA because of her interest in health policy and hopes to make health policy more accessible and engaging for undergraduates. As the Undergraduate Social Chair, she is excited to plan events that foster connections, build community, and make HPSA a welcoming space for all members. Outside of HPSA, she loves collecting figures, trying new restaurants, and playing board games!
Mariam Jaderson (Finance Chair)
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Mariam is a second-year undergraduate student who is passionate about the intersection of healthcare and public policy. She is specifically interested in policies which would expand access to healthcare and a focus around women’s reproductive healthcare rights. She joined HPSA last semester through the Lansing Policy Day and enjoyed the research process as well as meeting with legislators and their staff in the capitol. As the Finance Chair, she hopes to ensure HPSA’s growth, prioritize fundraising for professional and bonding events, and build connections with every member!
Mahgul Omar (Finance Vice Chair)
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Mahgul is a first-year undergraduate planning to major in Public Health with a minor in Public Policy. She is passionate about community service and social work, particularly advancing women’s empowerment and gender equality, causes she has actively worked toward for over four years. She is also interested in health policy and how policy decisions can shape health outcomes and disparities, and create more equitable communities. As HPSA’s Finance Vice Chair, she is excited to work with the team, connect with peers, and build lasting friendships along the way. Outside of academics, Mahgul enjoys listening to music, watching movies and classic sitcoms, exploring the outdoors and capturing sunsets.