HBS Doctoral Students — Last Names N-Z
Learn about our doctoral students' interests, research, and more. Last Names N–Z.
Moumini Niaone
About
Pronouns: he/him
Year entered: 2023
Research and Scholarship
Research and practice interests: Health communication and vaccine hesitancy | Working within remote and underserved communities to assess their health needs | Gender-based
violence | Mental health
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Advisors: Ryan Kennedy, PhD and Meghan Moran, PhD
Olajumoke Kiito Olarewaju
About
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Year entered: 2022
Previous degrees: Master of Arts in Demography and Population Studies (University of Witwatersrand); Bachelor of Arts in Demography and Population Studies (University of Witwatersrand); Bachelor of Technology in Microbiology (Ladoke Akintola University of Technology)
Research and Scholarship
Research and practice interests: Qualitative Research; Substance Use and Pregnancy; Life Course Perspective; Social and Behavioral Communication; Knowledge Management
Selected publications:
- Factors Associated with the Non-use of Mobile Health Applications among Adults in the United States
- Health Inequalities in Infectious Diseases: A Systematic Overview of Review
- Perceived Risk and Protective Behaviors Related to COVID-19 Among the Nigerian General Population: An Application of the Extended Parallel Process Mode
- Effect of a Football-Based Mass Media Campaign Intervention on Awareness and Knowledge of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Nigeria: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis
- Use of the Most Significant Change Technique to Evaluate Intervention in Promoting Childbirth Spacing in Nigeria
Courses taught:
- Fundamentals of Health, Behavior and Society
- The Role of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Improving Global Public Health
- Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis for Public Health
- A New View: Improving Public Health Through innovative Social and Behavioral Tools and Approaches
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Danielle German, PhD | Zoé Hendrickson, PhD
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Adrienne Pizatella
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Pronouns: She/her/hers
Year entered: 2021
Previous degrees: Bachelor of Arts (Georgetown University, College of Arts and Sciences);Master of Public Health (Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health)
Research and Scholarship
Research and practice interests: Tobacco Control; Public Health Policy; Civil Registration and Vital Statistics
Selected publications:
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Ryan Kennedy, PhD
Sarah Pollock
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Pronouns: She/her/hers
Year entered: 2022
Previous degrees: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (University of Maryland, Baltimore County); Master of Health Science in Social Factors in Health (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health)
Research and Scholarship
Research and practice interests: Substance Use and HIV Prevention among Marginalized Populations; Harm Reduction; Opioid Overdose Prevention; Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in the Carceral System; Implementation Science, Research, and Practice
Selected publications:
- Peer Approaches to Improve HIV Care Cascade Outcomes: A Scoping Review Focused on Peer Behavioral Mechanisms
- Psychosocial Interventions to Promote Undetectable HIV Viral Loads: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials
- Effects of Incentives on Viral Suppression in People Living with HIV Who Use Cocaine or Opiates
- Effects of Incentivizing Viral Suppression for Previously Incarcerated Adults Living with HIV
Courses taught:
- Public Health Perspectives On U.S. Drug Policy
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Susan Sherman, PhD
Alexandria Richter
About
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Year entered: 2022
Previous degrees: Master of Arts in Human Development and Food Security (L'Universita Degli Studi Roma Tre); Master of Public Health (City, University of London); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (The University of Oklahoma)
Research and Scholarship
Research and practice interests: Maternal Child Health; Food Insecurity
Selected publications:
Courses taught:
- Research Methods in Public Health
Conference Presentations
- American Public Health Association (APHA): Do Breastfeeding Policies and Practices in Neonatal Intensive Care Units Differ by Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative Status?
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Danielle German, PhD | Zoé Hendrickson, PhD
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Shae Robinson-Mosley
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Pronouns: She/her/hers
Year entered: 2021
Previous degrees: Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies (Emory University); Master of Education in Adult and Higher Education (Grand Valley State University); Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine - Athletic Training (Eastern Michigan University)
Research and Scholarship
Research and practice interests: College Student-Athlete Mental Health; Suicide; Sport-Related Injury; Team Culture
Courses taught:
- The Social Context of Adolescent Health and Development
- Program Planning for Health Behavior Change
Conference Presentations
- Black Sports Business Symposium: The Sports Mental Health and Wellness Playbook
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Meghan Moran, PhD; Carl Latkin, PhD
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Farren Rodrigues
About
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Year entered: 2023
Previous degrees: Master of Public Health (Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health); Bachelor of Integrative Studies (Oakland University)
Research and Scholarship
Research and practice interests: Global Health; Social and Behavior Change Communication; Maternal and Child Health; Health Communication; Evaluation Research; Social Norms
Selected publications:
- What Determines Vaccine Hesitancy: Recommendations from Childhood Vaccine Hesitancy to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
- Assessing Factors Determining the Support for the Abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Ethiopia
- What Works to Address Violence Against Children (VAC) in and around Schools
Courses taught:
- Contemporary Issues in Health Communication
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Advisors: Meghan Moran, PhD; Suruchi Sood, PhD
Talata Sawadogo-Lewis
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Pronouns: She/her/hers
Year entered: 2021
Previous degrees: Master of International Public Health (University of Sydney); Bachelor of Science in Food Chemistry (McGill University)
Research and Scholarship
Research and practice interests: Sexual and Reproductive Health; Maternal and Child Health; LGBTQ Health; Global Health; Gender Equity
Selected publications:
- NGO Perspectives on The Challenges and Opportunities for Real-World Evaluation: A Qualitative Study
- The Potential Contribution of The Health System to Reducing Stunting in SUN Countries
- The Role of Gender Power Relations on Women’s Health Outcomes: Evidence from A Maternal Health Coverage Survey in Simiyu Region, Tanzania
- Early Estimates of The Indirect Effects of The COVID-19 Pandemic on Maternal and Child Mortality in Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries: A Modelling Study
Courses taught:
- Program Planning for Health Behavior Change
- Research Design in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Gender and Health: Foundational Theories and Applications
- Global Perspectives on LGBT Health
- Introduction to Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Advisor: Danielle German, PhD; Peter Winch
Saraniya Tharmarajah
About
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Year entered: 2021
Previous degrees: Master of Science (University of Oxford); Bachelor of Arts (Johns Hopkins University);
Research and Scholarship
Research and practice interests: Health Communication; Climate Communication and Climate Action; Entertainment-Education; Misinformation; Policy Advocacy; Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities; Migration; Community-Based Participatory Research Systematic Review Methodology; Mixed-methods; Qualitative Research
Selected publications:
- Audience Response to COVID Monologues: Research-Based Theater on the Societal Impact of COVID-19
- Social Norms, Vaccine Confidence, and interpersonal Communication as Predictors of Vaccination Intentions: Findings from Slum Areas in Varanasi, India.
- Safety Planning With Marginalized Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: Challenges of Conducting Safety Planning Intervention Research With Marginalized Women
- The Effect of Lutein/Zeaxanthin Intake on Human Macular Pigment Optical Density: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Courses taught:
- Entertainment Education for Behavior Change and Development
- Contemporary Issues in Health Communication
- Introduction to Persuasive Communications
- Communicating Climate Change: Creative Approaches for Action Sociological Perspectives on Health
- Fundamentals of Health, Behavior and Society
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Advisors: Rajiv Rimal, PhD
Connor Volpi
About
Pronouns: He/him/his
Year entered: 2021
Previous degrees: Master of Public Health (Brown University); Bachelor of Science (University of Florida)
Research and Scholarship
Research and practice interests: HPV-Associated Cancers Global Health; Sexual and Gender Minority Health; Implementation Science, HIV/AIDS
Selected publications:
- The Intersection of Age and HIV Status for Black Sexual Minority Men (BSMM): A Social Network Analysis.
- Use of Geofancing Interventions in Population Health Research: A Scoping Review
- The Role of County-Level Socioeconomic Status on Brand-Name Prescriptions in Medicare Part D: A Cross-Sectional Study
- Correlation of Antimicrobial Prescription Rate and County Income in Medicare Part D
- Retaining Transgender Women in HIV Care: Best Practices in the Field
Courses taught:
- LGBTQ+ Health
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Advisors: Karin Tobin, PhD
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Liyuan Zhang
About
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Year entered: 2024
Previous degrees: Master of Philosophy in Health, Medicine and Society (University of Cambridge); Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (NYU Shanghai)
Research and Scholarship
Research and practice interests: Sexual and Reproductive Health; HIV/AIDS; Implementation Research; Human-centered design; Cultural Adaption; Migrant Health
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Advisors: Jill Owczarzak, PhD
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