Public Health Student Association (PHSA)

PHSA is a student-run organization open to all students interested in the field of public health. PHSA encourages active participation in developing community public health awareness by organizing service, academic, and social events throughout the year. Interested in joining or have questions about PHSA, please email [email protected] or visit the PHSA MocSync page. 

PHSA Mission:

The mission of PHSA is to bring students, faculty, staff and alumni together to create an environment in which everyone can experience, learn, and embrace public health.
 

Goals:

• Expose students from diverse educational backgrounds on the UTC campus to public health

• Promote public health initiatives across the community

• Provide students with professional development and networking opportunities

• Create a welcoming environment that fosters social interactions between students, alumni, faculty, and staff

PHSA Meetings & Events:

• April 3 - 9 - National Public Health Week
  • Join us in observing National Public Health Week 2023 and become part of a growing movement to create the healthiest nation in one generation. We’ll celebrate the power of community, share strategies for successful partnerships, and champion the role of a strong public health system.
    Future National Public Health Week dates:  April 1-7, 2024
  • Follow/Like Tennessee Public Health Association on Facebook @tnpublichealth
• Every 3rd Friday of the month at 11am. We will be meeting in person for now.

Executive Board Officers

2022-2023 Executive Board Officers: 

President: Victoria Norwood

VP: Henrichka Joseph 

Secretary: Laura Baker

Community Service Chair: Emi Rogers

2021 - 2022 Executive Board Officers:

President: Ashley Montgomery

VP: Shelby Nolan

Secretary: Henrichka Joseph

Treasurer: Keaira Colbert

Undergraduate Liaison Iqra Sheikh

2020 - 2021 Executive Board Officers:

President: Taylor Moore

VP: Ryan Ledford

Secretary: Ashley Montgomery

Treasurer: Shelby Nolan

2019-2020 Executive Board Officers:

Co-President: Zach Farley & Megan Sloan

Marketing Officer: Kate Anderson

Treasurer: Mary Crutchfield

Vice-President: Jordan Norris

Secretary: Ashley Simmons

2018-2019 Executive Board Officers:

President: Kori Hahn 

Social Media Officer: Maddy Lett

Treasurer: Taylor Moore

Secretary: Ashley Simmons

Recruitment Officer: Zachary Farley

Community Engagement Officer: Megan Sloan

 

PHSA News

PHSA in Action:

Guest Speaker from A Step Ahead Chattanooga

Cempa Health Fair - Improving Health, Inspiring Change

Cempa's Neighborhood Workout Jam

CHEPS Can Champs - Scrappy's Cupboard Food Drive