Faculty Who Lead the Way
The Master of Public Health faculty at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences are more than educators — they’re leaders, researchers and practitioners shaping the future of public health. Their groundbreaking work advances the field and enriches your learning experience with real-world insights and innovation.
With a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll receive personalized mentorship and feedback throughout your coursework.
DMU’s MPH faculty also maintain strong partnerships with public health and health care organizations across Des Moines, Iowa and the Midwest. These connections open doors to field experiences, networking opportunities and, often, job offers. In fact, many of our graduates are hired by these organizations shortly after completing their degree.
MPH Advisory Board Members
Roger Dahl
M.P.H.
Community
Helen Eddy
M.P.H.
Polk County Health Dept.
Margaret Galvez
Clinical Assistant Professor
Baylor University School of Nursing
Mollie Giller
Principal
Giller Consulting Group
Cassity Gutierrez
Chair & Director of Pre-Professional Programs
Drake University
Shelley Horak
Director of Early Intervention & Support
Division of Well-Being &
Protection
Iowa
Department of Health & Human Services
Mariah Karumuna
Ryan White Data Coordinator
Iowa Department of Health & Human Services
Erika Kiniry
M.P.H.
DMU Alumna
Megan Knox
Associate Director
Diagnostics, Global Marketing Team
Clinton Health Access
Intiative, Inc.
Jeneane McDonald
Public Health Workforce Director
Iowa Department of Health & Human Services
John Rovers
Professor of Pharmacy Practice &
John R. Ellis Distinguished Chair of Pharmacy Practice
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Drake University
Lina Tucker-Reinders
Executive Director
Iowa Public Health Association
Kayleigh Jones
Workforce Development Manager
Division of Compliance
Iowa Department of Health
& Human
Services
Admission Staff
The admission staff is here to assist you. Please contact us at 515-271-1499 or DMUAdmit@dmu.edu if you have any questions about the admission process.