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Our mission is to advance health equity and social justice through our commitment to an upstream focus and cultural responsiveness in the development of PH professionals in our community, engagement, & in our scholarship

09/01/2026

We are proud to highlight another outstanding alumna, Cara Larkin, who graduated with her Master of Public Health (Health Systems Administration & Policy) in Spring 2026.

Prior to beginning her career as a Senior Coordinator on the Healthcare Innovation Engine at SciTech Scity, Cara first realized that she wanted to pursue public health after working at an urgent care center for three years. While she previously planned on going down the Physician’s Assistant route, she opted to learn more about the preventative side of healthcare after working directly with patients from the urgent care center. Here, she realized how much more could be done in terms of prevention and addressing the factors that affect peoples’ health before they reach the point of needing urgent or emergency care… or otherwise “staying upstream!” Cara is passionate about helping create systems and solutions that allow people to live healthier lives, which she feels is her place in healthcare.

We are extremely proud of all of our alumni who are making a difference and supporting their communities every day.

***If you are an alumni of the public health program at Montclair State University and would like to be part of our spotlight series, you may DM our Facebook, Instagram, or Linkedin page for more information.

08/27/2026

On Aug 26, 2026, Dr. Stephanie Navarro Silvera was honored to serve on Congresswoman Nellie Pou’s Healthcare Advisory Council, representing the Department of Public Health at Montclair State University. Stakeholders were invited to share their thoughts and concerns about the state of healthcare in NJ.

08/21/2026

Did you know that August is National Immunization Awareness Month? Especially within public health, prevention is key! Keep up to date with recommended vaccines for yourself and your loved ones in order to protect against serious diseases and illnesses. Let's stay upstream!

07/21/2026

We are proud to highlight Dr. Zachary M. Ehrlich '13, an outstanding alum who was a Public Health Minor, (Geography (urban studies conc.) Major; additional minors in Anthropology and Environmental Justice)

Dr. Zachary Ehrlich's passion for public health began after realizing that public health was a culmination of his many interests, including science, health, the environment, and community service! Both of his parents worked in healthcare, which helped plant the seed early on. This was especially reinforced after taking Intoduction to Envorinmental Health with Prof. John Biegel at Montclair, as it sparked his interest in environmental health as a career path. He then became a licensed REHS, which was the ultimate starting point for the work that Dr. Ehrlich does today.

Dr. Zachary Ehrlich currently works as a Public Health Planner at the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services, is a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, and also holds additional degrees of a MPH and DrPH, which were inspired by his time as a public health minor at Montclair.

We are incredibly proud of our alumni who are making a difference and supporting their communities every day.

If you are an alum of the public health program at Montclair State University and wish to be part of our spotlight series, send an email to [email protected] for more information!

07/13/2026

Cutting the ribbon on a great new resource for the Montclair campus- kiosk of free and low cost health supplies (fentynal strips, plan b, etc) thanks to the incredible academic health partnership with our generous partners at the Montclair Dept of Health and Human Services, and the Township of Montclair! Don't miss these great emergency resources at the back of Blanton Hall)

07/02/2026

The 2026 Hispanic Student College Instutute's annual Majors Fair. These high school students and future leaders, are filled with enthusiasm, hope, and questions! Here, with just a few of them, and with our own Valeria Monge, soon-to-be MPH (summer '26), and Graduate Assistant in the Office of Hispanic Initiatives.

07/01/2026

We are proud to highlight our Public Health Alumna, Marsha Duncan, MPH!

Marsha's passion for public health began while working as a medical assistant, where she witnessed firsthand the gaps in patient advocacy, health education, and access to care affecting marginalized communities. Those experiences inspired her to pursue public health and become a voice for underserved populations while helping improve systems that impact community health.

We are incredibly proud of our alumni who are making a difference and supporting their communities every day.

If you are an alum of the public health program at Montclair State University and wish to be part of our spotlight series, send an email to [email protected] for more information!

06/17/2026

Did you know that drought and land degradation can have massive impacts on public health?
They can cause:
💧 Limited access to clean water
🍝Food insecurity and malnutrition
🌡️Increased heat-related illnesses
🫁Poor air quality from dust and wildfires
🌎Protecting the environment helps us protect our health!🌎

06/11/2026

Who likes playing a good ol’ game of hopscotch? Today, the Department of Public Health participated in the “meet me at recess” employee mixer where we played “Employee Health is Public Health” hopscotch. Participants filled in the squares of our hopscotch boards with initiatives and ideas on how the University can enhance and promote employee wellness on all different levels! We received some really neat and creative ideas!

05/19/2026

We are proud to highlight our Public Health Alumna, Emily Vignola, MPH!

Emily’s passion for public health began after taking a population health course that changed the way she viewed healthcare and health education. She was drawn to the broader impact public health can have on communities and ensuring people have access to accurate and reliable health information.

Today, she continues that work through digital media and community-focused education initiatives.

We are incredibly proud of our alumni who are making a difference and supporting their communities every day.

If you are an alum of the public health program at Montclair State University and wish to be part of our spotlight series, send an email to mailto:[email protected] for more information!

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