Morgan Turner

District 8-2 Southwest – Albany

Hometown: Rogersville, TN

Graduate Alma Matter: East Tennessee State University

What excites you most about the fellowship program: I am excited for the opportunity to apply the epidemiological skills I have learned throughout my MPH to real-world contexts in the health district. I am also excited to work alongside and learn from experienced epidemiologists and public health professionals.

What do you love most about epidemiology: I love the investigative nature of epidemiology and seeing how the data from epidemiology can aid in designing solutions to combat health concerns within the population.

Epi Interests: I enjoy all topics in epidemiology, but some of my favorites are environmental, infectious diseases, and disaster epidemiology.

Hobbies and favorite pastimes: I enjoy hiking, playing tennis, reading, and spending time with my dog.

Fun fact: I studied abroad in India, focusing on sustainability and social entrepreneurship!