Kelly Yan

District 6 East Central – Augusta

Hometown: Okemos, Michigan

Graduate Alma Matter: University of Michigan

What excites you most about the fellowship program: What excited me most is the chance to gain hands-on experience in applied public health. I’m looking forward to monitoring disease trends, responding to community needs, and continuing to build technical skills in areas like surveillance and outbreak analysis. I’m also excited to learn from experienced mentors and contribute to work that makes a real impact.

What do you love most about epidemiology:I enjoy looking for patterns in data and figuring out what they’re telling us about a population’s health, while knowing that the work can ultimately help improve health outcomes and support communities.

Epi Interests: Enteric and Infectious Diseases

Hobbies and favorite pastimes: I enjoy sewing, playing pickleball, and playing card games in my free time.

Fun fact: I love Thai food!