HPA 24-25

I received my undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in Biological Sciences and I am now a graduate student at UAB studying Multidisciplinary Biomedical Sciences. My research focuses on preventative medicine and the systematic policies that influence healthcare.

Shree Delwadia is a junior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, studying Biomedical Sciences on the pre-med track. As a Health Policy Ambassador, she strives to broaden her knowledge about healthcare disparities, health policies, and advocacy for underserved populations. She hopes to learn more about the Birmingham community through this program, in order to work towards positive change within the city.

Ramsey, a Master of Public Administration and Global Health Student, graduated with his bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University in 2023. He is a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and the Global Health Interest Group (GHIG). Ramsey has also served as a District Intern with Congresswoman Terri Sewell and as a Public Policy intern with the Alzheimer’s Association- with which he is still active as an Alzheimer’s Congressional Team Member and State Champion Advocate.

Parker Henson is a Senior at UAB Majoring in Public Health with a concentration in Environmental Health and a Minor in Community Health . After her Bachelor’s, she plans on pursuing her Master of Public Health in Environmental Health. She hopes to one day work with freshwater conservation efforts, environmental policy, and advocacy. She also hopes to help educate people on how environmental determinates affect a person’s health and wellbeing.

Saad Khan is an undergraduate student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham majoring in Neuroscience. He is passionate about advocacy, engagement, and representation both on-campus and off-campus. As a Health Policy Ambassador, he aims to connect with the local partners and utilize public policy to advocate for viable change in the community!

Wajiha Mekki is a student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham studying Cancer Biology and Political Science while concurrently pursuing her Master’s in Public Health in Epidemiology. She is a servant leader, both on-campus and off-campus, having held leadership roles in numerous university organizations. She aspires to leverage her interdisciplinary interests and experiences to uplift the communities she will serve through interventional programs and policies in the future.

I am a senior majoring in Neuroscience while pursuing an MPH with a concentration in Health Policy and Organization. This is my second year as a Health Policy Ambassador!

Soundharya is a senior studying English and Psychology, with minors in Chemistry and Communications. Her interests include healthcare equity, educational reform, and social welfare. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, singing, working out, and binge-watching new shows!

Joey Travis has served as a Nurse Practitioner in rural Alabama and a Nurse Educator at UAB Hospital. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the UAB School of Nursing.

Hi everyone! My name is Angel Varghese, and I am a junior in the University Honors Program (UHP) at UAB. I am studying Neuroscience and pursuing my MPH with a concentration in Epidemiology. I am interested in health equity, medicine, and advocacy to promote the well-being of our communities. I hope to be able to use my education and experiences to help bring change through public health policy and community initiatives now and in my future career.

Sarah Wilson is a senior majoring in neuroscience with an MPH in Environmental Health. Her passions include sustainability and advocacy for underserved populations. She looks forward to building her policy skills and addressing public health challenges!