The Global Health Team
The Global Public Health Initiative is lead by a collegiate committee made up of faculty, staff, and students in the College of Public Health. This committee is charged with:
- Guiding and assessing the development of global opportunities for students abroad and at home in an ethically and academically rigorous manner.
- Improving resources and support for global faculty research and academic opportunities.
- Increasing interest and participation in global health within the College of Public Health and across the university.
- Initiating and fostering growth with international partners and collaborators.
- Assessing needs and developing resources for a globally-based College of Public Health curriculum.
- Establishing the College of Public Health as a global health leader on the University of Iowa campus.
Current Global Public Health Committee Members
Jeff Dawson
Professor, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Jeff currently serves at the Global Public Health Committee chairperson. Meet Jeff
Sophie Switzer
Assistant Director, Career Preparation and Engaged Learning
Sophie currently serves as the coordinator for the Global Public Health Initiative. Meet Sophie
Rima Afifi
Professor, Director of Graduate Studies, Director – Prevention Research Center for Rural Health
Jackie Curnick
Program Coordinator, Environmental Health Sciences Research Center Community Engagement Core
Diane Rohlman
Associate Dean for Research, Professor and Endowed Chair in Rural Safety and Health
Student Committee Representatives
Student representatives change annually and serve for a full academic year. New student representatives are invited to apply to serve on the Global Public Health Committee at the end of the spring semester prior to their year of commitment. Student representatives are allowed to serve multiple years.
