Sydney Galusha (she/her/hers)
Research Assistant, Public Health with a specialization in sociology, 2025
I am from Rochester, New York. The public health sociology specialization programs focuses on how social factors impact health in order to improve the health communities.
What drew you to a public health education?
I was drawn to public health education because it takes into account the health of the whole population rather than focusing on one individuals. Public health education recognized that the inequality gap has a huge impact on the health of communities and works to close that gap. Also I love how public health focuses on how to prevent illnesses and encourage healthy lifestyles rather than developing a cure to something.
What makes you passionate about addressing health disparities in your research?
I am passionate about addressing health disparities because they affect so many people worldwide and there is not enough research addressing these issues.
What are your goals for the future?
My goals for the future are to work in within a health care setting and use my public health education to help close the inequality gap that exist and better treat my patients.