School of Public Health Students' Association

The SPHSA is a student-run organization that serves as an academic and social support system so that all students can have the best university experience possible. Learn more about your SPHSA.

What we do

We serve as a liaison between students and administration of the School.

The objectives of SPHSA are to:

  • provide guidance and advocate on behalf of all students, including campus and distance students, and all specialty areas within the School of Public Health graduate programs
  • create opportunities for, and inform School of Public Health students of, intellectual, cultural, social and recreational activities
  • ensure School graduate students are represented in the School of Public Health, the Graduate Students Association and the broader University of Alberta committees
  • increase awareness of public health principles and practice, public health research and graduate education in public health
  • engage in and encourage public health initiatives, both local and global, on campus and in the community

Elected positions 2026/27

President
Rafea (Rawan Fahad Rafea Rafea)

Vice President
Neve Battle

External Relations
Tristen Wong

Internal Relations
Hana Vadeboncoeur

Social Coordinators
Claire Hawboldt
Lalain Bashir
Julia Baniak

Communications Officer
Paula Claus

Financial Officer
Sarah Toay

MPH Directors-at-Large (2)
Noah Wang
Thomas Anglin

MSc Director-at-Large
Kshef Kamran

MACE Director-at-Large
Namakula Rayyah Sempala

PhD Director-at-Large
Emily Berg

Contact Us

There are many opportunities for you to shape your experience in the School through SPHSA, so don't hesitate to get involved and contact us at sphsa@ualberta.ca.