"I was motivated to apply for the PMF Program to continue my public health education and contextualize what I have learned at Rollins. I hope to gain insight into how the federal government functions and the roles that different agencies play in promoting public health. I am especially interested in the opportunity to work alongside dedicated public servants as they collaborate to bring the policies and programs that I have studied to life."

"My long-term career goal is to work as a Health Policy Analyst at a state or federal agency, and is using the PMF Program as a stepping stone towards fulfilling that goal. This opportunity means a lot to me. It means the opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s lives. It means working with senior-level government leaders to solve important problems. It also means the opportunity to apply what I learn in graduate school directly to real life situation. The possibility of countless opportunities while at the same time offering me a chance to make a larger positive impact really motivated me to apply for the PMF."

"I have always had an interest in the intersection of government, public policy, and public health. I have always had the dream of working for the CDC or another HHS agency since I was in high school. The PMF program has now granted me that opportunity in making my dreams a reality. I would like to recognize and thank the amazing faculty, staff, and community at Rollins because I believe that without getting my MPH from here, I would not have been selected as a finalist. Every program, event, and class attended had prepared me for this opportunity to dive into the realm of health policy and use the skills I have been taught to help improve the public health workforce."