Emma Jankowski (she/her)
Undergraduate Research Assistant, BSPH in Public Health Sociology, Minor in Public Policy, Graduating May 2023
2/21/2022
Emma is a senior studying public health – sociology with a minor in public policy from Cleveland, Ohio. Her public health interest is analyzing the impact of policy decisions on historically marginalized populations.
What drew you to a public health education?
I was drawn to a public health education through a high school internship at the Cleveland Clinic, where I helped to facilitate their school-based health mobile unit. I saw first-hand the disparities in health that arise just from one’s zip code or skin color, and became passionate about being a part of the change we need to make. I hope to become an epidemiologist, working in policy research.
What are your goals for the future?
I want to analyze policies and programs and help to improve them so all people have equal access and outcomes.
What advice would you give to students pursuing public health?
To students pursuing public health, I want to say that you are pursing one of the most rewarding and challenging programs at Ohio State. Keep at it and ask for help when you need it. Everyone around you is rooting for you to succeed.