Current Students
We want to make the GW Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health work hard for you.
After all, you are why we exist! We succeed when you succeed.
Faculty and staff have fleshed out a number of projects and activities that we think are or could be beneficial, and they are described elsewhere on this site. But what do you think? What works and what doesn’t? Drop us a note at gw_coe_mch
gwu [dot] edu (gw_coe_mch[at]gwu[dot]edu). We are open to your thoughts and suggestions. And remember to join our MCH Student Network, GWMCHN, and follow them on social media.
Student Happenings
Koketso Masenya Op Ed Publication
May 1, 2025
MPH student Koketso Masenya recently had her op-ed published on how the freeze on U.S. foreign aid and HIV/AIDS funding threatens decades of global health progress and access to lifesaving care.
Sydney Iannantuono- Op Ed Publication
April 21, 2025
MPH student Sydney Iannantuono recently had her op-ed published on the urgent need for Connecticut to prohibit female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C), a form of child abuse and a human rights violation.
Madison Baltimore Op Ed Publication
April 15, 2025
MPH student Madison Baltimore recently had her op-ed published on the importance of including men in conversations, education, and services related to sexual and reproductive health.
Caysi Orbison Op Ed Publication
April 3, 2025
PA/MPH student Caysi Orbison recently published an op-ed advocating for expanded access to birth control in Wisconsin by allowing pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraceptives.
Sydney Durrah- Op Ed Publication
March 25, 2024
MPH student Sydney Durrah had her op-ed recently published on how the ACES questionnaire should be updated to include questions related to gun violence.
Catalina Desouza Op-Ed Publication
March 20, 2024
Cat Desouza had her Op-Ed published in the DC journal regarding the need for harm reduction facilities in D.C. Congrats Cat!!
Alanna McGill Op-Ed Publication
March 20, 2024
Congrats to Alanna McGill for getting her Op-Ed published on Abortion Buffer Zones!
GWU Diversity Summit: Decolonizing Research in Global and Public Health
February 23, 2024
MCH students Rachael Bailey and Amal Hassan helped plan this GW Diversity Summit on Decolonizing Research in Global and Public Health
The MCH Center of Excellence Launches the Leadership Training Program
February 12, 2024
The LTP is a highly prestigious program that selects students to improve their skills in critical thinking, conflict resolution and team management.
Rachael Bailey Op-Ed Publication
Second Year MPH student Rachael Bailey had her Op-Ed published on the importance of creating a supportive and comfortable classroom environment for students with disabilities at GWU
January 22, 2024
Rachael Bailey had her Op-Ed Published
Making Waves: MCH student Yulia Groysman shares her journey as a student athlete on the GWU swim team
November 30, 2023
Accelerated MPH student Yulia Groysman shares her unique perspective as a graduate student and student athlete in an exclusive interview
Rhea Kartha's Youth-Led Social Accountability Publication
November 13, 2023
Second year MPH student Rhea Kartha had an article published on the DOT-MOM blog about youth social accountability
