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Claudio Andrés Cáceres Araya joins as an embedded counselor, enhancing well-being with student-focused therapy services.

The Gillings School’s vice dean believes that public health is more than just a profession – it’s a lifelong commitment.

Dr. Beth Moracco has dedicated her career to researching gender-based violence, policy advocacy, and creating safer communities through public health.

For nearly two decades, Facilities Manager Brent Wishart has been a major influence in the Gillings School’s growth – literally.

Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta earns a MacArthur Fellowship for his innovative work using molecular data and community partnerships to prevent overdoses and save lives.

Smith’s two key goals are to eliminate redundancies and reduce inefficiencies.

New faculty for Spring 2021

Dr. John Staley is committed to researching and promoting occupational safety and health while highlighting efforts to improve worker well-being.

A renowned leader in water policy is the new director of The Water Institute at Gillings, focusing on real-world solutions to global water challenges.

McGhee is a leader in social justice, inclusive technology and equity promotion at the Gillings School, dedicated to advancing peers and students, with awards for his work.

Get to know some of our Gillings faculty.

Meet some of our dedicated staff who drive success for the Gillings School and support the development of future public health leaders.

A look inside Dr. Patsy Polston’s office reveals the inspirations, student work and personal reminders that shape her leadership and teaching in public health.

Dr. Bethany Hedt-Gauthier shares her path into public health, her advocacy-driven research in maternal health and the values guiding her work and mentorship.

The Gillings School is proud to welcome new faculty every year. Meet some of our newest experts in biostatistics, maternal and child health, nutrition, and public health leadership and practice.

Dr. Diego Garza, Public Health Foundation Board member, blends clinical and public health expertise to innovate in telehealth and mentor at the Gillings School.

Rotimi Kukoyi shares how lived experience, equity-focused thinking, and a passion for bridging medicine, policy and community shape his path in public health.

Students share why they chose the School, emphasizing its focus on global health challenges and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Jonathan Earnest champions college access and student success at the School, focusing on boosting educational opportunities in public health.

Welcome to Dr. Amy Joy Lanou, who brings extensive experience in public health and community engagement to her new role as NCIPH director.

Mark Lee honors his mother’s legacy of pediatric service by creating a maternal and child health scholarship that supports rural communities and future leaders.

Dr. Sharrelle Barber disrupts the status quo in public health to address racism as a crisis and promote anti-racism solutions through the Ubuntu Center.

Mary Margaret Carroll spearheads advancement at the School, leading fundraising efforts to significantly enhance public health education and initiatives.

Dr. Lusajo Kajula joins Gillings School as the first Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, bringing expertise in global health and adolescent health behavior.

Dr. Robert Goodman’s estate gift funds doctoral students committed to community health, continuing his legacy of advancing social and behavioral change.

Dr. Deytia Lima-Rojas enhances Gillings School operations and decision-making through data-driven strategies.

Dr. Bahby Banks, founder of Pillar Consulting, champions equity and innovation in public health, serving as a bridge for community transformation.

Key volunteer board chairs bring diverse expertise to the School, leading efforts to drive impactful public health changes through education and leadership.

Epidemiologist Dr. Evan Mayo-Wilson is researching the effects of gabapentin and improving research methodology.

Dr. Larissa Jennings Mayo-Wilson studies the economic impact on sexual health inequities and leads the EMERGE project for vulnerable youth.

New faculty at the Gillings School, experts in various public health fields, are dedicated to addressing health inequities and promoting community health.

This Gillings School alumnus leads Georgia's Coastal Health District, overseeing diverse public health programs with a focus on health equity.

As associate dean for student affairs, Charletta Sims Evans goes out of her way to cultivate personal relationships that benefit students and the school.

Getting to know our current and past board chairs of the UNC Gillings Alumni Association and Public Health Foundation

The Gillings School's Dr. Beth Moracco, elected UNC’s Chair of the Faculty, advocates for inclusive and equitable faculty governance.

In the whirlwind of the dean's office, Angelica Figueroa's inclusive approach brings out the best in everyone.

Five Gillings annual donors share why they give.

Robert Smith III brings a wealth of leadership experience as the School's new vice dean.

Ciara Zachary uses her real-world advocacy experience to inspire students to center underserved populations and work toward health equity.

Through her 17 years of leadership, Dean Rimer will leave a lasting legacy that positions the Gillings School as the #1 public school of public health in the U.S.

Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta uses radical empathy and storytelling to address public health challenges.