About

The Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health was founded at John Hopkins University in 1924 at the School of Hygiene and Public Health to encourage the graduate study of public health, and to recognize outstanding achievement in the new field. Visit www.deltaomega.org to learn more.

Epsilon Gamma is a membership organization. Kent State University College of Public Health students who meet the criteria may apply to be selected as a member. See the membership page for more information.


The officers for the Epsilon Gamma Honorary Society for 2023-2024 academic year are as follows:

Elected Officers:

  • President: Joanna Flores-Jones, BSPH
  • President Elect: Open
  • Secretary: Chelsey Kirkland, PhD
  • At-Large Leadership team members:   Fischio, Dana; Kinjal Nayak; Erin Mustard; Stacy Coe; Vanessa Sampsel 

Kent State Staff:

  • Faculty Advisor: Dr. Bethany Lanese
    • Associate Professor, Health Policy & Management, College of Public Health