At a Glance
Through Education, Research, and Practice, the Bloomberg American Health Initiative Aims to Improve Health and Save Lives Nationwide
We’re tackling five critical, 21st-century issues that challenge health in the United States
Our work is deeply rooted in equity, evidence, and policy
Bloomberg Fellows work for at least one year for their organizations following graduation
We award more than 50 full-tuition MPH and DrPH scholarships to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health each year
Bloomberg Philanthropies’ donation to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health that launched the Initiative
By spreading smart public health strategies that save lives and bringing people together to try new approaches, we can make the same strides in the 21st century against health threats like air pollution, gun violence, and obesity that we did in the 20th century against infectious disease. There’s no institution better equipped to lead the charge than Johns Hopkins.
Meet the Initiative
Akola Francis
Baltimore, MDAkola serves as the Center Administrator for the Bloomberg American Health Initiat
...Akola Francis
Faria Zaman
Baltimore, MDFaria, MPA, is the Fellowship Officer for the Bloomberg American Health Initiative and
...Faria Zaman
Joshua M. Sharfstein, MD
Baltimore, MDDirector of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative, Vice Dean for Public Health Pract
...Joshua M. Sharfstein, MD
Justin Orlove
Baltimore, MDJustin Orlove is the Financial Officer for the Bloomberg American Health Initiative.
...Justin Orlove
Michelle Spencer, MS
Baltimore, MDMichelle Spencer, MS, is the Associate Director of the Bloomberg American Health Initia
...Michelle Spencer, MS
Paulani Mui
Baltimore, MDPaulani Mui, MPH, is a Research Associate at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Publ
...Paulani Mui
Shane Bryan
Baltimore, MDShane Bryan is the Partnership & Engagement Officer for the Bloomberg American Heal
...Shane Bryan
Shannon A. Jones
Baltimore, MDShannon Jones is the Communications and Events Manager for the Bloomberg American Healt
...Shannon A. Jones
Bria Ashley
Baltimore, MDBria Ashley is the Administrative Coordinator at the Bloomberg Americ
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Scarleth Sagastume
Baltimore, MDScarleth Sagastume serves as the Fellowship Coordinator for the Bloom
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Cheryl Jenkins
Baltimore, MDCheryl Jenkins serves as the Budget Analyst for the Bloomberg American Heal
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Su Tellakat
Baltimore, MDSu Tellakat is the Communications and Marketing Associate for the Bloomberg American He
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Caitlin Hoffman
Caitlin Hoffman is a public health communications professional with over a decade
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Get in Touch
Our Team is Excited toHear from You
General
For all general inquiries, please email AmericanHealth@jhu.edu
Fellows Program
For questions about the Fellows program, email BloombergFellowsMPH@jhu.edu
Media
For media inquiries, email Caitlin Hoffman, choffman@jhu.edu
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