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The journey of one alumna defined by perseverance and purpose

For Stefania Alastre Arcusa, life has been a series of challenges and triumphs that led her to ±«Óãtv’s College of Public Health (COPH) and ultimately to her work as a genetic counselor at Moffitt Cancer Center. Her story is one of perseverance, shaped by her experiences as an immigrant, student and advocate for underserved communities.

November 25, 2024Alumni and Development

Championing the intersection of genetics and compassion in health care

The second Thursday of November is Genetic Counseling Awareness Day. Dr. Deborah Cragun has dedicated her life to helping people understand the role genetics plays in health. However, her journey to becoming the director of the genetic counseling program at the COPH began in an unexpected place.

November 12, 2024Alumni and Development, College News

Brooke Broxterman: Charting a course in public health and the Air Force

Air Force 1st Lt. Brooke Broxterman’s journey to ±«Óãtv’s College of Public Health (COPH) began in a place far from where she is today. Born in Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., the daughter of a military family, Broxterman spent her early years in Ohio before her family moved to Lakeland, Fla. She attended high school at the Harrison School for the Arts. Initially interested in a career in visual arts, she soon decided her calling was elsewhere.

November 12, 2024Alumni and Development

From Cuba to Tampa, this alumna's path always led to health care

Originally born in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba, ±«Óãtv College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Alicia Gomez Fuego grew up in a small town outside of the city called San Luis on a small farm where large quantities of tobacco were planted and livestock raised.

October 3, 2024Alumni and Development

COPH alumna empowers communities through public health

Originally from southeast Georgia, ±«Óãtv College of Public Health alumna Krys Johnson said she grew up in a severely under-resourced area.

September 23, 2024Alumni and Development

COPH students get a behind-the-scenes look at Moffitt

Behind the Scenes is an event where a local alumnus allows a small group of current students (about 10-15) to get a special "behind the scenes" look at the job of the alumni host for a few hours in a day. The event held in July was co-hosted by ±«Óãtv’s College of Public Health (COPH) Office of Engagement and Constituent Relations and Office of Student Success and Well-being.

September 9, 2024Alumni and Development, Student Life

Alumnus Dr. Nolan Kline uses anthropology to ‘see the big picture’ in health career

±«Óãtv alumnus Dr. Nolan Kline has used his training and educational knowledge obtained from earning both his doctoral and master’s degrees from the ±«Óãtv College of Arts and Sciences Department of Anthropology as the basis for his career addressing social and health issues.

September 5, 2024Alumni and Development

COPH alumna weaves a career connected by public health

The journey of ±«Óãtv College of Public Health (COPH) alumnus Cami Leech Florio is a tapestry, where each thread—every decision, experience and degree— has been interwoven to create a meaningful and whole career connected by public health.

August 22, 2024Alumni and Development

Member Spotlight: Polk County Department of Health's HAI Team Recognized as NACCHO Infection Prevention and Control Champion

NACCHO is pleased to recognize the Polk County Department of Health’s (DOH-Polk) Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Team as our latest Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Champion. NACCHO’s IPC Champions are passionate leaders in IPC and exemplary models for best practices. These teams advance infection prevention and control capacity, activities, guidelines, and engagement in their work as local health departments.

July 25, 2024Alumni and Development

COPH alumnus Jamilla Cooper returns to her roots

Born and raised on the island of Trinidad and Tobago, ±«Óãtv College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Jamilla Cooper moved to the United States specifically to attend ±«Óãtv.

July 19, 2024Alumni and Development

COPH alumnus Dr. Nate Stanley used quantitative spatial analysis and qualitative methods in his dissertation to study the impact of state-mandated infertility insurance on access to infertility services in the United States.

July 5, 2024Alumni and Development

Small-town roots to navy public health trailblazer

COPH alumnus Katelyn Glisson grew up on a beef ranch in a small town in Minnesota. Her journey into higher education and public health began in a different field.

July 5, 2024Alumni and Development