Spotlights
Our students and alumni are doing incredible and impactful work in our community, exemplifying our vision to bring health and well-being within reach for all.
Their creativity and innovation inspire us, and we hope you as well.
Dietetics alum fuels young minds
Meet Gia Saporito '19, RD, who transformed from OSU dietetics graduate to Sherwood School District's nutrition director, championing child nutrition and food security.
Promoting preventive health to combat diabetes
PhD student Feyi Olufemi combines nutrition and epidemiology research to prevent gestational diabetes, building on her experience in pharmacy and public health initiatives.
Committed to supporting people with disabilities
First-generation student Abigail Guzman combines HDFS studies with hands-on disability advocacy, working with The Arc while serving Latino/x communities at Oregon State.
Future physical therapist hopes to help meet the needs of underserved Oregon communities
Meet Kylie Mannix, OSU kinesiology student combining hands-on experience at Rock Steady Boxing and Adaptive Exercise Clinic while pursuing rural physical therapy goals.
Dietetic intern bridges passions for nutrition and helping others
Meet dietetic intern Rachel Harmon, combining her passion for nutrition and community service while pursuing clinical expertise and future WIC counseling goals at OSU.
Former collegiate gymnast explores intersection of sport and positive youth development
Former Slovenian National Team gymnast Sara King explores the intersection of sports and positive youth development as a PhD student in OSU's College of Health HDFS program.
Former nursing student discovers a passion for public health
Meet Ryan Krivens, a fourth-year OSU student pursuing public health who discovered her passion for prevention and community health while participating in the accelerated MPH program.
Resilience and a heart to serve define this human services student
After surviving cardiac arrest, OSU human services senior Bryce Enoch-Wysham found his calling helping others, from youth counseling to elderly care while pursuing his dream of becoming a therapist.
Future dietitian thrives in the classroom and on campus
Meet Ainsley Beck, OSU nutrition major and Nutrition Club president, who's transforming student engagement through Food Trail while pursuing her dream of becoming a maternal nutrition dietitian.
MPH student is a change-maker and advocate for women’s and children’s health
First-generation MPH student Mariana Guerrero advocates for women's and children's health while advancing digital equity through OSU Extension Service and policy research.
Human services student has a passion for youth mental health
HDFS student Faith Bowen combines human services education with hands-on experience at Ophelia's Place to create trauma-informed spaces and empower youth mental health.
Future dietitian shares his career journey
Army veteran James Shepherd transforms his culinary background into a career in nutrition through OSU's MS-PD program, focusing on diabetes prevention and wellness education.