Mission Statement

OPHSA strives to be the premier advocacy organization for current and former students of the Graduate Program in Public Health (GPPH) of Stony Brook University and the GPPH itself.

Objectives

It is the purpose of OPHSA to organize the current students and alumni of the GPPH to achieve the following goals:

1. To promote the general welfare and professional image of Stony Brook University and the GPPH.

2. To foster a strong relationship between the school, faculty and members of the organization.

3. To foster and sustain collegial relationships between members of the student body and alumni of the GPPH.

4. To promote participation between alumni and students in educational, scientific and public health research activities.

5. To identify and develop resources to assist students, alumni and faculty in their careers.

6. To maintain student and alumni representatives who will advocate for the needs of the student population on standing committees of the GPPH.

7. To promote educational activities necessary for the maintenance and promotion of certification and/ or credentialing in the public health professions.

8. To promote public participation and advocacy for topical public health issues.