Student Leadership
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An Environment Where Leaders Thrive
Rollins students have opportunities to cultivate their leadership potential from the moment they first set foot on campus to the day they walk across the stage at commencement.
Enhance Your Learning
We advise and encourage our students to create experiences outside of the classroom that enhance their learning, professional development, and well-being.
With over 20 recognized student organizations and over 150 events each semester, our student leaders are critical in shaping a culture of community and belonging at Rollins. All student organizations and leadership programs are open to all students and are advised by the Professional Advancement and Student Experience (PASE) Center.
Contact the PASE Center with questions about how to get involved in student leadership.
Student Organizations
Student Government
The Rollins Student Government Association serves as the governing body for all students enrolled at the Rollins School of Public Health. Elected and appointed students represent all academic departments and programs. Student leaders promote or advocate for services and resources that improve the Rollins student experience and ensure that students are represented in a variety of school and university committees.
Public Health Student Organizations
The mission of EMHA is to foster a community of positive mental health, awareness of negativity, and stigma reduction. EMHA works to communicate this mission to Emory students and the greater Atlanta community with a shared goal of changing the conversation on mental health to one of acceptance and support. EMHA hosts several events throughout the year bringing mental health professionals and Emory students together to educate the community and advocate for current mental health topics.
Emory Students for One Health’s (ESOH) mission is to provide students from all disciplines a unified platform for One Health-based education, social interaction, activism, and engagement. ESOH’s initiative is to improve One Health through increased education, awareness, and advocacy. Throughout the semester we invite speakers from Emory and the Atlanta-area to share the work they do and organize trips to engage with the community! Come join the fun and get involved! All are welcome!
ERHA promotes reproductive health and rights awareness through community outreach, research and fund-raising locally and globally. The purpose of ERHA is to increase awareness of current local and global reproductive health issues through educational outreach through guest speakers, films, and distribution of information; be actively involved in the Emory and Atlanta communities by volunteering with local organizations focused on disparities in reproductive health; and to fundraise for reproductive causes, more specifically the Global Elimination of Maternal Mortality from Abortion (GEMMA) fund.
GPHA is an association of individuals and organizations working to improve the public's health. It engages public health students in practical experiences in the scientific and professional foundations of public health practices, policy, advocacy, and public health awareness with an emphasis on prevention and endeavors that protect and promote the health of the people of Georgia.
HERT aims to provide students with an opportunity to collaborate with public health professionals and contribute to research projects related to complex humanitarian emergencies. Members are selected through a competitive application process.
HERO's mission is to empower and education the community within the Rollins School of Public health, fostering a culture of decision making and responsible behavior. Through evidence-based practices and inclusive education, we strive to promote harm reduction strategies, advocating for the well-being and safety of all individuals. By fostering a supportive and non-judgmental environment, we aim to reduce health risks and promote a comprehensive understanding of public health challenges, contributing to a healthier and more resilient community.
The PHACW empowers Rollins students to collaborate with community partners to improve children's health and well-being. We work with schools, hospitals, and agencies to provide resources, educational programs, and advocacy campaigns based on critical child health issues.
REHAC believes that the environment influences our health and as health advocates we must also promote a safe and sustainable community. It seeks to improve and protect our living and working environment through locally focused and collaborative education, action and reaction.
The RmC provides student and faculty a forum to explore the global mobile health phenomenon while building practical skills in mobile tech systems design, implementation, scaling and evaluation. Their two priority areas include: Introducing students and faculty to the field of mHealth and educating students and faculty in mHealth systems design, implementation, scaling, and evaluation.
SORT is a group of about 50 master's and PhD students chosen annually through a competitive application process. Through partnerships with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Department of Public Health, DeKalb County, Fulton County, and others, we provide students with opportunities to apply public health theory in practical settings. SORT offers its members a variety of experiences to volunteer and train within the world of outbreak and emergency response. In addition to hands-on public health activities, we also host socials and an annual networking night.
SPHM is a student organization dedicated to meeting the growing need for peer support and faculty guidance as current Rollins students look to continue their academic journey in MD and DO programs following the completion of their MPH/MSPH degree.
WARP is a student organization created to give students the opportunity to explore various interests in water, sanitation, and hygiene topics through connecting with faculty, hearing from speakers across different WASH disciplines, and volunteering in the community. This student organization collaborates with faculty and staff members involved in the WASH certificate at the Rollins School of Public Health.
Community and Belonging Student Organizations
ABPHS is designed to enhance the experience of minority students attending the Rollins School of Public Health, to encourage community engagement, and to raise consciousness of health issues concerning black communities in the U.S. and abroad. ABPHS strives to augment the graduate experience by providing opportunities for academic support, professional growth, community service, and social bonding within the Rollins community and greater Atlanta metro area.
APIDA is an RSPH student organization with a mission to support the academic, professional, and personal development of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi (APID) students in the field of public health. APIDA's purpose is to provide opportunities for students to discuss historical and current issues affecting APID communities both globally and locally; network and social with other current, past, and prospective APID public health graduate students and faculty; and provide an APID community within Rollins.
EDIDC is an all-access space with the purpose of raising disability awareness and accessibility for students, establishing a space to share stories, advocating for disability justice, and dismantling ableism. EDIDC will offer a space to build a community through events, peer mentoring, leadership opportunities, and assistance with DAS paperwork, insurance process, coursework, and overall navigating higher education as a disabled and neurodivergent student. A few of our objectives are generating and sharing knowledge, building capacity, program quality improvement, and engaging with students, professionals, and families. We hope this all-inclusive space will create a sense of community and continue conversations on disability and neurodivergence as we continue to strive for diversity within the RSPH community and Emory overall.
The purpose of JSPH is to create a thriving atmosphere for Emory public health students. JSPH strives to promote the well-being of all communities at Rollins through advocacy, education, and service. JSPH is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student can engage in open and meaningful dialogue, while embracing Jewish values.
LAL is a student-led organization composed of Latinx and Latin American public health students interested in issues affecting the Latinx community at the Rollins School of Public Health, in the metro Atlanta area, throughout the United States, and internationally. LAL strives to strengthen and build a Latinx community at the Rollins School of Public Health by creating a space that enables students to excel academically, professionally, and socially. LAL is committed to building community, supporting mentorship, uplifting educational advancement, and promoting advocacy for and improvement of Latinx health, Latinx students, and undocumented students at Emory University.
The purpose of PHPCL is to promote multidisciplinary engagement in theory and praxis of collective liberation in public health utilizing a decolonial framework examining systemic drivers of health inequity in the context of Palestinian health.
QTC supports and advances the interests of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other fluid identity) individuals connected to the Rollins School of Public Health. QTC is committed to increasing visibility, academic discourse, networking opportunities, future leaders, and solidarity among LGBTQ+ persons.
Leadership Programs
Leadership Programs for Rollins Students
The First-Gen at Rollins Advisory Board consists of first-generation students and faculty that connect students to school and university resources, provides leadership and professional development opportunities for first-generation students, and builds a sense of community and belonging at Rollins. They also collaborate with Emory First to connect Rollins students with the first-generation community at Emory University.
The PASE Ambassadors Program aims to promote student leadership, professional development, and career readiness. They serve as peer-advocates and peer-coaches by linking the needs of Rollins students with resources, programming, and services provided by the PASE Center.
The Rollins International Student Advisory Board hosts community-building and professional development events for international students. They also partner with the International Education Peace Volunteers to host community-led conversation practice sessions each week.
To reduce barriers to voting and civic engagement, all courses are asynchronous on election day to encourage faculty, staff, and students to vote and service the community. REDI is a non-partisan, student-led initiative that promotes civic engagement and service among faculty, staff, and students at the Rollins School of Public Health. They assist community members with voter registration, assist in planning educational events about politics and public health, and collaborating with partners to host service events.
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