🎉 Welcome Jessie Gleckel to Our Team! 🎉
We`re thrilled to introduce Jessie Gleckel, a dynamic leader in public health with vast experience across local, national, and international platforms. Jessie`s impressive career includes roles in esteemed organizations like PATH and the CDC. Her passion shines in areas such as sexual violence prevention, reproductive health advocacy, and gender equity in HIV care.
Jessie holds an MPH from the University of Washington and is pursuing her DrPH at Rutgers. Her arrival marks an exciting chapter for us—join us in welcoming her onboard!
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Learn more about her here: https://shorturl.at/jyzrS
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This winter, we’re supporting @handsonhartford and Officer Barrett’s Homeless Outreach Program—two initiatives making a real difference for our neighbors in need.
From warm meals and cold-weather gear to pantry items and gift cards, your donations help community members facing homelessness, food insecurity, and unexpected hardship.
Learn more why this initiative is important here: https://shorturl.at/imzBV
Most-needed items:
🧴 Hygiene products
🥫 Nonperishable food
🧤 Cold-weather gear
🍔 $5 fast-food gift cards
🚌 Bus passes
🎒 Snack & backpack nutrition items
Every contribution counts. Thank you for helping us support a safer, healthier, and more compassionate Hartford. 💙
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Explore the diverse perspectives on vaccines with Julia and Mahir at @uconnwaterbury !
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Applications are open!
Apply today: mph.uconn.edu
💼If you`re career-focused: This isn’t just a degree in theory. You’ll get hands-on experience, build a professional network, and graduate ready to take on public health roles in government, non-profits, healthcare systems, or policy.
🎓If you’re already in another discipline (medicine, law, social work, etc.): The interprofessional model gives you a public health education that’s directly relevant to your field, and the dual-degree options make it efficient.
🌟If you want flexibility: You can study part-time, transfer in relevant credits, or even start early through FastTrack.
🔥If you`re passionate about equity: The program’s mission and values align with social justice, community health, and building systems to serve underserved populations.
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🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Amrita Chakraborty, DDS, MS, MPH (’22) 🌟
Amrita Chakraborty is a board-certified pediatric dentist making a significant impact in rural southern Oregon, providing dental care to children on Medicaid, especially those with disabilities. As a Director-at-Large for the Oregon Public Health Association, she advocates for oral health and disability inclusion and received the OPHA Emerging Leader Award.
Amrita credits her UConn MPH training for shaping her understanding of health inequities and empowering her to address pediatric oral health as a public health issue.
🐺 For our current and future Huskies: Your MPH can open doors you haven’t even imagined yet—clinically, globally, and within your own community. Amrita’s story is just one example of how public health changes lives.
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Our 12th Week Enrichment series kept us moving—both in conversation and in dance! 💃
The evening began with a Student Advisory Session, giving MPH students the opportunity to connect with their advisors and peers for guidance and support.
Then, Rey Bermudez @relationaldance , founder of The Relational Dance, led a powerful session on Relational Dance for Professionals, focused on emotional intelligence, trust, and connection. Grounded in the principles of Identity of Value, Practice of Connection, and Power of Consistency, this workshop reminded us that strong relationships are at the heart of public health.
A meaningful night of mentorship, movement, and growth!
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And that’s a wrap! What an incredible experience at the 2025 American Public Health Association Expo (APHA)! Our talented faculty members, along with alumni and even Dr. Brown`s daughter, took center stage to showcase their groundbreaking research through captivating presentations and eye-catching posters. It’s truly inspiring to witness our team’s unwavering commitment to advancing public health!
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We had a fantastic time at @uconnhartford today for Tap in Tuesdays! Julia and Mahir explored Healthcare & Wellness Career Conversations, sharing insights on the top 10 public health jobs, including necessary credentials, salary expectations, and job descriptions. It was great to engage with students about their career interests and aspirations.
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If you`re considering a Master`s in Public Health, don’t miss our upcoming online information session! This is a great opportunity to learn more about the diverse field of public health and find your path within it.
Register here: https://shorturl.at/qsFTl
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