Alumni News and Networking

Madelyn Jones chops cabbage for a meal.

One student at a time: Building better nutrition

Nutrition Counseling Center bridges classroom learning with real-world practice

Michigan Public Health’s Nutrition Counseling Center trains future dietitians while providing free nutrition services to University of Michigan students and community members. The innovative program integrates hands-on counseling experience throughout graduate education, using motivational interviewing techniques to help clients discover sustainable solutions while building students’ confidence and clinical skills.

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Class Notes: Spring 2025

Michigan Public Health’s 19,000+ alumni are making an impact across the globe and shaping the future of public health.

Nathan Miles

Staff Q&A: Getting to know Nathan Miles

Associate Director of Major Gifts

Nathan Miles works with Michigan Public Health alumni and friends to connect their philanthropic goals with the school. He works mainly with individuals in the Midwest and eastern regions of the country. The most rewarding part of his work is seeing the impact philanthropy has on students.

Kris Sarri scuba diving

Kris Sarri: Combating climate change with a policy pen

Kris Sarri, MPH ’97, exemplifies the University of Michigan mission of becoming leaders and best through her lifelong dedication to bettering the earth’s health through policy and action. Today, Sarri’s storied career is built upon two decades of work in Washington, DC, at the highest levels of the federal government.

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Class Notes

Class Notes for the fall 2023 issue of Findings