Students
Meet Our HBS Students
The Department of Health, Behavior and Society hosts students from all over the nation and around the world—each contributing in a unique way to a dynamic learning environment on the leading edge of science and practice.
HBSSO
The Health, Behavior and Society Student Organization (HBSSO) is the student organization for the Department of Health, Behavior and Society. Learn more about HBSSO, including its mission, structure, and current leadership.
HBS Doctoral Student Pages
The Department of Health, Behavior & Society currently hosts over 30 doctoral students. Together, our HBS doctoral students are working to tackle critical public health issues around the country and the globe. Learn more about our doctoral students' research, publications, and more through our HBS doctoral student pages.
HBS Stories
Get to know our students through HBS Stories, our Department's editorial series showcasing the unique interests, backgrounds, and public health journeys of our HBS community.
Student Spotlights
Every HBS student brings their own mix of interests, educational and professional backgrounds, and lived experiences to the Department. Explore our recent Student Spotlights below to read more about the special pathways our students took to HBS and the Bloomberg School, as well as some of the highlights they've encountered since joining our community.
Student Spotlight: Zephorah Bissoon
Zephorah Bissoon—a second-year student in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society's MHS in Social Factors in Health program—reflects on cultivating her early interest in public health, “cracking the code” to her thesis, and pursuing her passion for population health informatics through mentorship and research opportunities.
Student Spotlight: Alexandria Richter
Alexandria Richter—a first-generation university graduate, marathoner, and RN-turned-doctoral student in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society's PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences program—reflects on navigating her unique and winding public health journey.
Student Spotlight: Catherine Clair
Catherine Clair, a student in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society’s PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences program, reflects on utilizing her interdisciplinary training, networking effectively, and receiving a 2022 Healthy Longevity Catalyst Award from the U.S. National Academy of Medicine to study the social-medical networks of older adults.
Field Placement Journals
To prepare for domestic and international career opportunities in public health, all MSPH in Health Education and Health Communication students participate in a full-time field placement for least six months. In our Field Placement Journals, our MSPH students explain how they found and landed their placements (and what they discovered about themselves and their fields of interest along the way).
Recent Student Spotlights
Student Spotlight: Olajumoke Olarewaju
Olajumoke Olarewaju—a student in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society’s PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences program—reflects on building community as an international student, embracing the therapeutic potential of creative expression, and advancing health outcomes for all through collaboration and mutual support.
Student Spotlight: Kelsie Parker
Kelsie Parker—a student in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society’s MHS in Social Factors in Health program—reflects on applying her sociology training to address health inequities, conducting research with CCP and The Lighthouse, and connecting with an interdisciplinary Departmental community.
Student Spotlight: Khatia Martinez
Khatia Martinez—a student in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society's MSPH in Health Education and Health Communication program—reflects on the transformative power of honoring her interests and pursuing a newfound passion for health policy through her work with CDC Washington.
Student Spotlight: Bee-Ah Kang
Bee-Ah Kang—a student in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society’s PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences program—reflects on finding her passion for public health through travel, cultivating her interest in mixed methods research, and supporting research for the Collaborative for Research on Women’s Nutrition (CROWN) Project.
Recent Field Placement Journals
HBS Field Placement Journals: Christian Ventura
In his HBS Field Placement Journal, recent MSPH graduate, Christian Ventura, reflects on his field placement experience as a public health research fellow with the Baltimore City Fire Department.
HBS Field Placement Journals: Sophia Jung
In her HBS Field Placement Journal, second-year MSPH student, Sophia Jung, reflects on her field placement experience as a clinical research coordinator at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.