Matthew earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Morehouse College in 2021. Throughout his undergraduate tenure, he served as the Public Relations Manager for the Morehouse College Glee Club, was a member of the Honors Program, and participated in the Judson Lyons Mentorship Initiative. Currently, Matthew is pursuing a master's degree in Urban Health and has become a part of the PH-IDEAS team to assist in educating and mentoring students within the experiential learning program.

Niharika is a first-year PhD student enrolled in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the School of Public Health, University of Memphis. She successfully completed her Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Global Health at the University of Washington in June 2023. Niharika has a background as a research assistant, contributing to both quantitative and qualitative studies focused on noncommunicable diseases at Dhulikhel Hospital-Kathmandu University Hospital in Nepal. She also actively participated in a project related to cardiovascular disease (CVD), wherein she assessed national requirements for CVD-related capacity development. During her tenure at Dhulikhel Hospital, Niharika co-authored numerous manuscripts related to CVD. Her primary research interests encompass Public Health Research, Non-communicable Diseases, and Implementation Science.

Michael hails from Ghana and holds a Master of Philosophy in Statistics from the University of Cape Coast in Ghana. Currently, he is actively pursuing a Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics with a specialized focus on Biostatistics. His research endeavors are centered around maternal and child health, particularly in the realm of health statistics, employing Generalized Linear Modeling and Bayesian inference techniques. Michael aspires to leverage his expertise and experience to contribute to the advancement of Public Health development.

Shongkour is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Epidemiology at the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in Statistics from Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. Prior to commencing his Ph.D. studies at the University of Memphis, he served as a Research Specialist in Dhaka, collaborating with various INGOs, international development organizations, and governmental agencies. Shongkour possesses research expertise in maternal and child health, adolescent health, sexual and reproductive health, and community health. His research interests revolve around the development of statistical models for epidemiologic data, clinical epidemiology, and health outcomes. Shongkour 's ultimate career aspiration is to pursue a role in academia or within a research agency as an epidemiologist.

Zebunnesa Zeba is a dedicated public health enthusiast, transitioned from her role as an educator at Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, to pursue a PhD in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the School of Public Health, University of Memphis. With a background in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and a Master of Public Health, she has experience in researching diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic kidney disease. Now, she is willing to deepen her understanding of epidemiological genetics and health informatics. Zeba chose the University of Memphis because of its excellent reputation in public health, perfectly aligning with her interests. Her goal is to contribute by testing new tools and interventions for disease prevention, aiming to improve global health.

Liz obtained her bachelor's degree in Music with a minor in Criminal Justice from the University of Memphis in 2021. During her tenure at the university, she held positions as a teaching assistant at Campus School and worked as a freelance videographer/photographer, primarily collaborating with musicians in the Memphis region. Subsequently, Liz returned to the University of Memphis to pursue a master's degree in Communication with a specialization in Film and Video Production.
In May 2023, Liz was recruited by Dr. Nichole Saulsberry-Scarboro to join the PH-IDEAS Experiential Learning Program as a Graduate Assistant for the School of Public Health. Together with her colleague Matthew Horton, Liz assumed the responsibility of developing the curriculum for the program, which showcases the efforts of ten high school students, all of whom are from the Memphis area. Additionally, she plays a vital role in capturing content for the learning program and is actively engaged in editing a short documentary that highlights the successful completion of the program's initiatives.