Since its inception in 1982, the School of Public Health Alumni Society has worked to serve alumni and students, promote excellence in programs, and advance public health efforts in our communities and the world. The board has been active for more than 40 years with a mission to build an alumni-centered culture within the SPH community by fostering connections among alumni, faculty, and students. Any graduate of SPH can apply to be on the board. Application opens in February. The SPH alumni board has representation from all divisions and almost all programs. 

SPH Alumni Society Board Bylaws

Mission

Build an alumni-centered culture within the SPH community by fostering connections among alumni, faculty, and students.

Vision

Alumni will enjoy lifelong engagement and pride in the SPH and will actively support endeavors of the school and fellow alumni.

Goals

• Connect – Create opportunities for meaningful connections between alumni, faculty/staff, students and professional partners.
• Develop – Foster a community of engaged alumni and students.
• Recognize – Acknowledge and honor the achievements of SPH alumni and students.
• Collaborate – Work together to make a positive impact in public health to advance the SPH brand and the value of a public health degree.

FY25 Board Members

President
Kim McCoy, MS ’07 (health services research, policy & administration)
Stratis Health
Senior Program Manager
Minneapolis, MN

Vice-President
Alumni Ambassadors Committee Co-Chair
Sonja Ausen MPH ’17 (maternal and children health)
Picture Impact
Director of Operations
Minneapolis, MN

Past President
Susan Leppke, MPH ’07 (public health administration and policy)
AABB
Senior Director, Public Policy & Strategic Partnerships
Minneapolis, MN

Secretary
Alumni Ambassadors Committee Co-Chair
Olusola Adegoke, MPH ‘11 (public health administration and policy)
HealthPartners
Family Medicine Hospitalist
Stillwater, MN

Engagement Committee Chair
Deborah Caselton Trahan, MPH ’09 (maternal & child health)
ThedaCare
Registered Nurse
Education and Practice Specialist
Sherwood, WI

Mentor Committee Chair
Kari Moore, MPH ‘04 (community health education)
White Bear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director
Oakdale, MN