VAPHA Career and Internship Fair

The Virginia Public Health Association Career and Internship Fair was hosted by Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) on December 4, 2009 at VCU’s University Student Commons Building.  Over 80 students representing VCU, George Mason University (GMU), the University of Virginia (UVA), and Eastern Virginia Medical School/Old Dominion University (EVMS/ODU) turned out to attend a variety of workshops and network with alumni, staff, faculty and VAPHA members.  The event also featured an exhibit hall where students discussed internships and career opportunities with representatives from 16 public health organizations!  Additionally, the very first VAPHA Scholarship was awarded to Christopher Winstead-Derlega, an MPH student at UVA, for his accomplishments and outstanding student career. Congratulations Christopher!

 Taking a break from the action at the VAPHA Career and Internship Day are (from left to right, back row):  Koss Mensah, GMU student and President of GMU Society of Epidemiology and Public Health, VAPHA President Ruth Gaare Bernheim, JD, MPH, VAPHA Executive Director Cecilia E. Barbosa, MPH, MCRP, (front row) Laleh Sadeghi, Samantha Markham, and Ghada Khan, all GMU students and members of the GMU Society of Epidemiology and Public Health.

VAPHA would like to thank the very dedicated staff at VCU for their leadership, as well as all volunteers, exhibitors, and attendees for making this event such a success.  Thank you!