Making Connections in Public Health Practice
Marie Kaniecki, Epidemiology Student
Read about Marie’s experiences entering communities in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Disaster Relief
Tiempos en the U.S. Virgin Islands
Areli Balderrama, HBHE Student
Areli builds connections with locals in the U.S. Virgin Islands through Spanish, humor, and kindness.
Public Health Outside the Classroom
Nicholas Miller, Epidemiology Student
Nick compares the realities of fieldwork to the classroom.
Looking Forward and Creating Space
Christina Negrete, Nutritional Sciences Student
Christina helps an elderly resident in St. Thomas, listens to stories in St. Croix, and more.
In the Wake of Hurricanes, Public Health Matters
Kira Rib, EHS Student
Having experienced the 2004 hurricane season in Florida, Kira emphasizes the role of public health in emergency management.
Pre-Trip USVI Reflection
Abi Collingwood, Epidemiology Student
Abi reflects on her experiences working with communities through PHAST and her internship in Ecuador. During the PHAST Trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands, she looks forward to working with the CDC and to learning from the island residents.