#WeAreEmoryEPI: Olivia Christman
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Hello everyone, and welcome back to #WeAreEmoryEPI! We heard from second-year EPI MPH student Olivia this week. Read more below about her experience!
Tell us about your academic history/where you went to school.
I received my bachelors of science of public health with a minor in applied statistics from West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2022
What are your primary research interests?
My research interests focus on the intersection of reproductive health and infectious disease, with an emphasis on health disparities. I am particularly interested in how structural factors shape outcomes in these areas, especially for vulnerable population.
Are there any exciting projects that you are currently working on that you’d like to share with us?
I currently work at the Grady Ponce Clinic as a research assistant for the STAR study. The STAR study is one of the only young female cohort studies in the United States studying reproductive health in women living with HIV. I have been working on many projects with them, with the most recent being how housing status impacts women’s access to clinical care.
What is your favorite part about earning your MPH at Emory?
My favorite part about earning my MPH at Emory is the community of supportive, like-minded people I have found here
When applying, what were you looking for in a public health school, and what factors drove you to pick Rollins?
When I was applying for my MPH I was looking for a public health school that had strong academic training as well as strong alumni network. I decided to pick Rollins after visiting for Accepted Students Day, everyone was extremely friendly and supportive and I knew I would fit in well here.
What has been your favorite class at Rollins thus far, and why?
My favorite class has been Systematic Reviews and Meta- Analysis Research with Dr. Wallach. It was well structured and very informative. I highly recommend this class to anyone interested in learning more about systematic reviews and meta-analysis!
What advice do you have for 1st years?
My advice to 1st years is to get involved with clubs and organizations. With everything going on, staying connected to a community is incredibly important.
What are three fun facts that you want people to know about you?
1) I’m from Baltimore, MD!
2) I did ballet for 12 years
3) I like running
What is one place that you would recommend people to visit?
A Cappella Books!
Thanks for joining us, Olivia! As always, be sure to see who we talk to next on #WeAreEmoryEPI, and good luck this finals season, everyone!
