Yale University
Agency: CT Department of Public Health /RWPB Health Care and Support Services
Allison will support the development of CT Clinical Quality Management for the Ryan White Part B Program using Quality Improvement methods, including PDSAs.
University of Connecticut
Agency: CT Department of Public Health/Healthcare Quality and Safety Branch
Amy will assist in evaluating best practices from other public health agencies to inform a review and approval process for PSO applications.
Yale University
Agency: Waterbury Health Department
Andja will support the development of a grant resource library by researching public health topics and compiling data under the guidance of WHD leadership.
Yale University
Agency: CT Oral Health Initiative
Callie will support grassroots public health campaigns to improve oral health access among Medicaid recipients, assist with policy research, and contribute to a grant project focused on strengthening the HUSKY Dental provider network.
Quinnipiac University
Agency: CT Department of Public Health/Policy and Strategic Initiatives
Andrew will assist with regulatory research to support two commissioner-priority initiatives focused on overhauling regulations for nursing homes and outpatient clinics.
Sacred Heart University
Agency: Norwalk Health Department
Emily will support the Norwalk Health Department by strengthening emergency response tools, including volunteer management, partner outreach, and preparedness for populations with disabilities.
Quinnipiac University
Agency: CT Department of Public Health / Office of Public Health Workforce Development
Emma will support the Office of Public Health Workforce Development by enhancing the employee wellness program with walking clubs, conducting staff interviews, creating a marketing plan to boost participation, and implementing a tracking system for engagement and timely information dissemination through a dashboard.
Yale University
Agency: Middletown Health Department
Gianna will assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating community health programs, gaining experience in health education, outreach, and public health preparedness.
Regis College
Agency: CT Department of Public Health / Community, Family Health, and Prevention Branch
Hannah will develop analyses related to BRFSS indicators for diabetes, cardiovascular health, and brain health/ Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and their risk factors and produce a poster presentation describing the process and findings.
Southern Connecticut State University
Agency: Planned Parenthood of Southern New England
Haydelisa Feliciano will be completing required clinical and research training, supporting study coordination, assisting with IRB submissions, data entry, patient scheduling, and administrative functions, while also working directly with clinic staff to support research and clinical services. The intern will collaborate with multiple departments and external partners on data analysis, reporting, public health assessments, and community outreach projects, with specific responsibilities tailored based on agency needs and academic interests.
Western Connecticut State University
Agency: Danbury Department of Health & Human Services
Katie will support the department by shadowing and assisting staff across various divisions of the Danbury Department of Health and Human Services, completing projects and outreach activities aligned with both departmental and university requirements, and gaining hands-on experience in local public health functions, collaboration, and emergency preparedness.
Eastern Connecticut State University
Agency: CT Department of Public Health/Office of Public Health Workforce Development
Keara will support the development and promotion of DPH employee walking clubs by conducting staff interviews, creating a marketing plan, and helping implement a system to track participation.
University of Connecticut
Agency: CT Department of Public Health/Infectious Disease
Jodie will assist with the epidemiological follow-up of foodborne and enteric diseases, including case interviews, data entry, quality assurance, and coordination with local health departments and DPH teams.
"Take advantage of all the resources provided by your preceptor and your fellowship program. Your preceptor and the PHFP team is there to help you navigate the extensive world of public health, and happy to do so. They have a wealth of knowledge at their fingertips that can help you develop your interests into goals. The fellowship goes by quickly, so take advantage of your time and ask every question that comes to mind."
Sacred Heart University
Agency: Norwalk Health Department
Lindsey will support NHD’s Administration & Operations division by assisting with clinic operations, collecting environmental health data, and contributing to a quality improvement project to streamline reception processes and field deployment protocols.
University of Hartford
Agency: Waterbury Health Department
Shannon will assist in developing a grant resource library by researching key public health topics.
University of Connecticut
Agency: Health Education Center in Norwich
Sharlyne will assist with planning and coordinating HEC’s Global Youth Service Day event and delivering public health education to high school students through the Public Health Ambassador program. Her work will include event logistics, community outreach, and promoting public health careers.
Yale University
Agency: Data Haven
Samantha will support activities related to collecting and analyzing disaggregated local data across Connecticut.
Brown University
Agency: Norwalk Health Department
Trinity will create outreach materials from Community Health Assessment data and engage residents to identify barriers to health improvement.
Yale University
Agency: CT DPH- Community, Family Health and Prevention Branch - Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Injury Prevention Section
Yolanda will support with data analysis by using SAS to process BRFSS survey results, develop health indicator reports, and assist with preparing and presenting findings to the public health team.