Hayley Curran (she/her)
Program Manager, MPH-PEP Year 2
Hi everyone! I am a current MPH-PEP student and live in Mount Vernon, OH. I am interested in supporting cancer prevention initiatives in rural and underserved populations.
How do you spend your time outside of academia?
I love creating a small homestead with my husband and many pets! I’ve learned so much about gardening, raising chickens, and DIY home renovations in the last two years! I also enjoy spending time with family and pets, exploring local parks, and reading.
What advice would you give to students pursuing public health?
Stay curious! I had a huge misconception that research only involved a windowless lab where you sat at the bench all day. Instead, in my role I get to talk with and learn from participants every day and support PIs in the implementation of new projects. There’s something out there for everyone, you just have to be curious enough to find it!
Fun facts:
- Supporting the local cat population! Trap, Neutered, and Released (TNR) 22+ cats in the span of a year. We currently feed ~17 cats (7 of which are indoor).
- I have a mini horse and a pony. The mini horse sometimes wears build a bear workshop shoes on his feet.