Student Profiles

Hana Butler

Hana Butler

Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? I chose GRS in hopes of better aligning my studies to my passions and to explore the intersections of my values and identity. My goal is to learn just as much about myself, as I will about my studies throughout this degree. As […]
Lillian Milroy

Lillian Milroy

Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? Global Health was the umbrella under which many of my academic interests fell, so that was the natural choice. I love this specialization because every single person in it is doing something very cool, and probably entirely different from what you are […]
Mohammad Ali

Mohammad Ali

Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? I’m deeply passionate about tackling global issues, particularly those surrounding climate change and sustainability. My specialization spans diverse interests, with a focus on food security, development, and sustainability in different sectors. My specialization allows me to approach these challenges from multiple perspectives, […]
May Wilsdon

May Wilsdon

Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? I chose to focus on Agri-Business and FRE related courses because I have always had a broad range of interests and was really interested in exploring the intersection of the study of economics and agriculture / sustainable ag. practices. What do you […]
Louis Mai

Louis Mai

Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? I decided to focus on public health and urban design, since I’m interested in exploring strategies for addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and future public emergencies. By taking courses related to social determinants of health risk factors and health policies, I am able […]
Avora Maitland-Collins

Avora Maitland-Collins

Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? I chose to focus on sustainable agriculture because shifting towards a sustainable food system is one of the most impactful things we can do to mitigate the risks of climate change and restore biodiversity. Specifically, I am interested in how agroforestry systems […]
Jenny Kim

Jenny Kim

Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? I first thought I wanted to study nutrition before university, but after 2 years, I realized nutrition is not something I want to pursue in my career. In my second year, I took courses outside of FNH to just explore my options […]
Farah Al Khatib

Farah Al Khatib

Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? Owing to my longstanding interest in community work and engagement, this specialization ties in ways I can integrate long-term success of projects as well as improving global health. Through participating in volunteering projects throughout my high school and university journeys, I feel […]
Ava Koerner

Ava Koerner

Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? I’ve always wanted to spend my life helping people, and global health is the perfect blend of my academic interests and the desire to have a positive impact on the world around me. As I learn more about the world we live […]
Holly Fong

Holly Fong

Resource SpecializationRegion SpecializationHometown Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did? I am eager to explore East Asia as I was born and raised there and I am interested in learning about East Asian culture. Where did you travel to (or where are you going) for your international experience(s)? Exchange program in the […]