Students

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Organizational and Professional Communication Alma Mater: Kennesaw State University Biography: Erica Bauer graduated from Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia, in the spring of 2022. Originally stuck between taking a gap year or attending grad school, Erica chose to continue her education with UNCC’s MHA program. She hopes to […]

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Public Health Alma Mater: UNC Charlotte Biography: Nina Beech, a North Carolina native, completed her undergraduate degree at UNC Charlotte, earning her Bachelor of Science in Public Health. After graduating, Nina successfully wrote a grant for funding to implement evidence-based programming aimed at improving maternal and child health at […]

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Alma Mater: UNC Greensboro Biography: Riley Bell is from Hickory, North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. During his undergraduate career, he served as President among other leadership positions in his fraternity, Pi Kappa […]

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management Alma Mater: Winston Salem State University Biography: Briana Blount completed her undergraduate at Winston Salem State University earning a degree in Healthcare Management. During undergrad, she completed two internships with one at Forsyth County Health Department in the preventative health division. In her role, she was able […]

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Public Health Alma Mater: Tulane University Biography: Carissa is from a small town in East Texas and graduated from Tulane University in December 2022 with a BSPH degree with minors in Gender and Sexuality Studies and Sociology. Passionate about increasing equity, accessibility, and quality in healthcare delivery, Carissa chose […]

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Arts in Medical Anthropology Alma Mater: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Biography: Kate Burgess, originally from Hillsborough, North Carolina, graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2023, majoring in both Biology and Medical Anthropology. During her undergraduate career, Kate was […]

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences Alma Mater: Grand Valley State University Biography: Rachel Chadwick is from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in Allied Health Sciences and a minor in Business. Rachel chose to attend UNC Charlotte’s MHA Program because she has an interest […]

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management Alma Mater: UNC Charlotte Biography: Kailee Chapman, a first-generation college student from Salisbury, North Carolina, completed her undergraduate degree in Health Systems Management at UNC Charlotte in May 2023. After transferring to UNC Charlotte in 2021, Kailee developed a strong passion for improving access to high-quality, […]

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Psychology Alma Mater: UNC Charlotte Biography: Hunter Christy grew up in the Charlotte area, completing his Bachelor of Science in Psychology at UNC Charlotte. During his time at UNC Charlotte, Hunter also minored in Public Health, sparking his interest in the health field at large. While originally planning to […]

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Public Health Alma Mater: University of North Carolina at Charlotte Biography: Victoria Chu is from Cary, North Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in May of 2023. During her undergrad she was involved with the Public Health […]