IHP, The Joseph W. Blount Center, and the Emory Religion and Public Health Collaborative, congratulate two students, Meg O’Connor and Sabrina Cherry, on receiving the Myki Mobley Award from the Candler School of Theology.  This award is given to the top graduating MTS student demonstrating academic excellence and significant social concern.  Both Meg and Sabrina have interests in public health and have served as graduate research assistants at Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health.

Meg O’Connor

This year, Meg will complete her MTS/MPH dual degree, with an emphasis on behavioral science and health education. She has worked with Emory’s Global Health Initiative, led a multi-disciplinary team on a 6-week community needs assessment and education project to the Bahamas, and worked on the Influenza Initiative of IHP.

Sabrina Cherry

Sabrina came to Candler’s MTS program with a master of science degree in public health from The University of South Carolina. Following graduation, she will enroll in the Doctor of Public Health degree at The University of Georgia. Through Rollins, she has worked on faith-based prevention programs for chronic disease. She also co-chairs the Community Advisory Board at Northside Hospital.