Empowering students in public health through professional development, networking, and service.
About BSPHSA
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Public Health Student Association is to promote public health education, awareness, and professional development for the field of public health among undergraduate students. The organization aims to connect students with opportunities for professional and personal networking and community service. BSPHSA advocates for and engages students in activities that support three pillars of public health: prevention, promotion, and protection. To these ends, the BSPHSA fosters partnerships that enhance both student experiences and community health outcomes.
Who Can Join?
- BSPH majors and minors
- Non-majors interested in health, research, policy, or community engagement
- No prior experience required
Why Join BSPHSA?
- Build your professional network
- Access career development workshops
- Explore graduate school and internship opportunities
- Gain leadership and service experience
- Engage with faculty, guest speakers, and peers
Events & Opportunities
- General Body Meetings (monthly, Fall 2025)
- September 4
- September 25
- October 16
- November 6
- November 20 (Virtual event)
- Academic Socials Hosted by BSPHSA
- Where? DMC in Bellamy (room 150)
- When? Bi-weekly on Wednesdays starting September 17th, 4:30-6:00pm
- How can I attend? RSVP in BSPHSA’s Canvas prior to the RSVP deadline.
Service events and professional opportunities are disseminated via BSPHSA’s Canvas course and social media accounts, enroll into the Canvas course using this link: https://canvas.fsu.edu/enroll/HJGGWA
Leadership & Governance
BSPHSA will disseminate information about leadership openings in December 2025, with formal applications and the interview process starting January 2025.
Meet the Leadership
Victoria Valko
President & Executive Chair
Reese Gourley
Director of Communications & External Engagement
Karolina Calderin
Co-Director of
Finance & Operations
Dr. Annette Schwabe
Faculty Advisor & Administrative Chair
Merrill Sonne
Vice President of Strategy & Development
Evelyn Bellman
MPH Liaison & Administrative Chair
Elizabeth Darwood
Director of Events &
Professional Development
Erin Murphy
Co-Director of Finance
& Operations
Upcoming Events
Bachelor of Science in Public Health Student Association (BSPHSA) general body meetings (GBMs) and socials focus on professional development relevant to the field and aim to connect peers interested in public health. All public health, pre-health, and students interested in learning more about public health are welcome to join!
BSPHSA will be hosting five general body meetings (GBMs) and three socials this spring 2026 semester.
GBMs
Thursday, January 15
Thursday, February 5
Thursday, February 26
Thursday, March 26
Thursday, April 16
Socials
Tuesday, January 20
Tuesday, February 17
Tuesday, March 24
Time: All GBMs and socials are from 7:00-8:00pm.
Location: All GBMs and socials will be in Bellamy’s DeVoe Moore Conference room (room 150E).
Registration info: Join BSPHSA’s Flare to RSVP to stay in the know and to RSVP for GBMs and socials: https://flare-event.app.link/6RDCREK3HZb
How to Get Involved
- Required: Complete the BSPHSA Membership Form here
- Required: Enroll into BSPHSA’s Nole Central here
- Contact email: cosspp-bsphsa@fsu.edu
- Link to BSPHSA Instagram & LinkedIn
- Join BSPHSA’s Flare to RSVP to stay in the know and to RSVP for GBMs and socials:
https://flare-event.app.link/6RDCREK3HZb
Contact & Resources
Faculty advisor
Dr. Annette Schwabe (Faculty Advisor)
Evelyn Belman (Staff and GA Liaison)
BSPH Program Director Contact
Dr. Annette Schwabe: aschwabe@fsu.edu