The School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (SPHTM) Student Government Association (SGA) serves as a platform for student concerns and activities by representing the views of students to the administration and faculty. SGA works closely with SPHTM student organizations, other student body governments across Tulane University, and hosts numerous events and activities each year.
We would love for you to become involved! Your involvement could be through suggestions and feedback about what could help Tulane and SPHTM become better, becoming an SGA representative on various committees, or creating unique programming to fit your needs. We encourage you to be vocal and we sincerely hope you take full advantage of the opportunities and resources available to you.
President: Emma Holsberg
Degree Pursuing: MHA, Health Policy and Management
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate Degree: BSPH, Tulane University
Why SGA: My decision to join SGA stems from a strong desire to foster greater student engagement from the entire SPHTM, ensuring that all student voices are heard. As a leader in SGA, I am eager to passionately represent my peers, advocate for their needs, and work towards continuously improving the overall student experience.
Vice-President: Akilesh Kandregula
Degree Pursuing: MPH, Epidemiology
Hometown/Country: Visakhapatnam, India
Undergraduate Degree: BDS, NTR (U of Health Sciences)
Why SGA: SGA gives me the opportunity to enhance the student experience, strive towards inclusivity and an opportunity to hone my leadership skills. As an international student, I believe my experience at Tulane helps in fostering a more welcome and supportive campus community.
Secretary: Sydney Howard
Degree Pursuing: MHA, Health Policy and Management
Hometown: Irvine, CA
Undergraduate Degree: BSPH, Tulane University
Why SGA: I joined SGA because of my passion for advocating for students while also enhancing my own communication and leadership skills. From my time at Tulane as an undergrad and my first year of grad school, I have had an incredibly rewarding experience. I want to be more involved with the SPHTM and provide the student body with an even more rewarding and positive experience than I have had in the past 5 years as a Tulane student.
Treasurer: Dawn Gravolet
Degree Pursuing: MHA, Health Policy and Management
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Undergraduate Degree: BSPH/BS, Tulane University
Why SGA: I wanted to join SGA to advocate for students about their reimbursement needs and promote engagement through helping plan events. I'm passionate about making sure everyone has a great Tulane experience.
