Alumni Mentor Information Page

About the MPH Alumni-Student Mentorship Program

The MPH Alumni-Student Mentorship Program allows alumni of the UC MPH program the invaluable opportunity to support a current MPH student to reach their academic and professional goals. Alumni mentors meet with students a minimum of once a month to engage in meaningful conversations. Mentors can provide academic and career advice and guidance on becoming a public health professional. In addition, students and mentors can work on projects together and mentors can aid students in networking opportunities.

While our students have a passion for public health, they are often unaware of all the possibilities in the field. Mentors can provide students an opportunity to explore different sectors of public health that may ultimately change the trajectory of their future public health career. A mentor’s involvement in cultivating a student’s academic and professional goals can have a sincere impact that helps foster future public health leaders

Become an Alumni Mentor

Eligibility:

• Attend mandatory Reception Induction (Meet and Greet) in September, 2025 (in person or virtually)
• Commit to a minimum of one conversation a month in person, virtual, or by phone that is at least one hour in length 
• Must be a UC MPH graduate
• Must be currently employed or recently (last 5 years) retired in the public health sector

How to Apply:

• Fill out the Alumni Mentor application
• Please email your Resume/CV to Dr. Michelle Burbage (burbagml@ucmail.uc.edu)

Expectations:

• Guidelines and Agreement Form (found linked below on this webpage & must be signed if chosen for the 2025-2026 cohort)