Introducing the 2025鈥�2026 COPH Alumni Society Board
The 木瓜视频 College of Public Health (COPH) is proud to welcome a dedicated team of volunteer leaders who will guide our community into the 2025鈥�2026 year. These board members live locally and out of state, bringing with them years of service, professional expertise and a shared passion for connecting alumni with the college and each other.
This year, the board is excited to introduce its newest board members: Jivan James, MHA, of Tampa, Fla., and Kimberly (Rodgers) Singler, DrPH, MPH, of Atlanta. Both are stepping into alumni leadership roles for the first time.
A triple 木瓜视频 alum, James has earned a bachelors of science in biomedical sciences, and .
Jivan James, MHA, BSPH, BS (Photo courtesy of James)
鈥淲hen I decided to join the alumni society as a leader, I wanted an opportunity to give back to the institution that helped me become who I am today,鈥� James said. 鈥� I hope to inspire other international students to become more active during or after their time with the college.鈥�
After receiving her undergraduate degree, Singler came to the COPH to earn her and her and curriculum development.
Kim Singler, DrPH, MPH (Photo courtesy of Singler)
鈥淚 got involved as an alumni society leader to maintain and grow our small but fierce public health community to inspire each other to continue serving and protecting the health of populations,鈥� she said. 鈥淣ow more than ever, we should lean into our existing networks and build new ones to learn from each other and further our field.鈥�
Their enthusiasm and fresh perspectives will be invaluable as the alumni society continues to expand opportunities for engagement and support.
鈥淚 loved my time at the COPH,鈥� Singler said, 鈥淚 want to maintain that connection to not only the alumni and faculty, but to current and prospective students.鈥�
2025鈥�2026 COPH Alumni Society Board Members
- Brittney Blair, MPH, BSPH 鈥� 6th year of service
- Kelly Maharaj, MPH, and Shabnam Mehra, PhD, MSPH 鈥� 5th year of service
- Aditi Desai, MPH, and Farah Moulvi, MSPH, BSPH 鈥� 4th year of service
- Jason Garcia, PhD, and Dan O鈥橬eill, MPH 鈥� 2nd year in leadership
- Jivan James MHA, BSPH, BS, and Kimberly (Rodgers) Singler, DrPH, MPH 鈥� 1st year in leadership
Alumni society board leaders both near and far met in August for their annual planning retreat to plan events and initiatives for the upcoming year. (Photo courtesy of Liz Bannon)
Together, this group of leaders is committed to fostering alumni connections, supporting current students and advancing the mission of the COPH.
Alumni Society plans for 2025鈥�2026
Originally founded in 1990, the COPH alumni society is celebrating its 35th birthday this year! Stop by any alumni society-led event for special party favors and COPH swag.
Alumna Sabrina Hackett, MPH, BSPH, joined the alumni society in August to kick off their year-long 35th birthday celebration at Shuffle, co-owned by COPH alumna Danielle O鈥機onnor (Photo courtesy of Liz Bannon)
- October 18- Homecoming Meet-up at Halftime: give aways and discounted game tickets
- December 11- : appetizers and first drinks covered, ugly holiday sweater contest and reindeer games
- January- Stampede of Service: in collaboration with Feeding Tampa Bay and the LGBTQ+ alumni society
- February- 35th Birthday Party: celebrating the alumni society鈥檚 milestone
- March- 7@7 Networking Event: virtual career panel
- April- Giving week event
- May- Social event mixer: appetizers and first drinks covered
- June- Virtual Yoga: from the comfort of wherever you want to be
- July- Virtual Interest Meeting: Meet and greet to recruit new board members, board elections, year-end donor thank-you鈥檚
For more details, to RSVP or to see the list of all alumni and college events, check out the COPH calendar.