Environmental Health

Geminn Louis Apostol ’23 won a national honor for his AFHE health equity project. This project pioneered research on arsenic contamination in Batangas and developed risk communication programs and materials that were disseminated throughout the province.

Monique Brown ’20 published a letter to the editor in The New York Times advocating for coordinated action across federal and state governments and community members for climate change solutions in New Orleans.

Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman ’23 writes about environmental issues in Africa for his work as a journalist with The World. In one story, he interviewed trash sorters from Ghana and hygiene experts about the health risks of sorting trash. He also spoke with Christy Adeola Braham ’23 for the radio version of the story about her work advocating for universal healthcare for informal workers.

Abraham Freeman ’20 trains volunteers, especially women household heads, to create useful products out of plastic waste through his work with the Environmental Rescue Initiative. This initiative promotes environmental sustainability and community empowerment through innovation and education while creating economic opportunities for local communities.

Akshita Siddula ’21 explores urban farming's transformative impact by addressing burnout, racial disparities and food deserts. She champions reconnecting with the land for healthier lifestyles and community well-being.

Peter Gan Kim Soon ’20 leads health campaign advocacy training through panel discussions, interactive group workshops and expert presentations to build the capacity of health providers to advocate for their patients and the environment.

Bilal Asim ’20, Shubha Nagesh ’19, Peter Gan Kim Soon ’20 and Lindsley Jeremiah Villarante ’20 came together from across Asia in response to record flooding in Pakistan and continuing climate change issues across the Asia-Pacific region to advocate for the most vulnerable populations in their communities and recommend ways to mitigate the challenges caused by climate change.