Abby Outterson

Fellow

Abby Outterson graduated from Boston University School of Public Health with her MPH in 2023 with a focus on community health programs and policy. As a student, she was a 2022 PHP writing fellow. She came to public health by way of biological anthropology and medical research and loves to explore the social constructions that impact public health research and interventions. Abby is also a volunteer board member of Few for Change, a small non-profit organization that provides educational scholarships to indigenous students in Panama.

Abby's Work:

04.27.2023 woman sits in the audience during the performance of a play

Art's Part in Public Health

Accessing and engaging with art has a number of public health benefits, but the art industry needs continued support to ensure its recovery in a post-pandemic world.

Fellow Abby Outterson

04.26.2023 a person posing for the camera

Performing Public Health with Jonathan Hamilt

Jonathan Hamilt is co-founder of the NYC Chapter of Drag Story Hour and the executive director of Drag Story Hour, a national organization operating separately from DSHNYC. His drag persona, Ona Louise, works to heal her inner child by offering affirming and accepting programming for kids.

Fellow Abby Outterson

04.25.2023 a woman smiling for a picture

Creating Community Health with Raquel Farrell-Kirk

Raquel Farrell-Kirk, an art therapist and community advocate, served as the lead therapist for an art program for the cities of Coral Springs and Parkland, Florida in the aftermath of a tragic school shooting.

Fellow Abby Outterson

03.28.2023 comforting patient laying in bed

Death Doulas

End-of-life doulas help families and individuals navigate the final life transition, focusing on the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the dying person.