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Welcome to Beta Upsilon

The University of Florida Chapter of Delta Omega, the Honorary Society in Public Health.

A message From our President

Brenda Maynor, MPH, M.Div., BSN, RN, CPH, CHES®

I’m honored to serve as president of the Beta Upsilon chapter and excited to support our members in encouraging and recognizing excellence in public health practice, research, education, and academic achievement. I look forward to a great year of collaboration, learning, and community impact.

Welcome to the Beta Upsilon Chapter of Delta Omega!

Delta Omega Professional Development Webinar Series

May 20, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Essentials in Public Health Writing

June 16, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Communications, Global Health and Advocacy

July 17, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Rural Health Communications

Sept. 17, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Writing with Impact for Different Audiences

Find more information on the Webinar Series and register for upcoming webinars.

Beta Upsilon News

Member Highlight: Dr. Andrew Rainey

Category: Member Highlight

Andrew Rainey, PhD, MPH is the senior scientist for the National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) laboratory with the Centers for Disease…

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Member Highlight: Heather Mendez

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Heather Mendez, MPH, CPH works as an epidemiologist for a state health department. Her work focuses on surveillance, informatics and analytics. She…

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Member Highlight: Dr. Chi Tang

Category: Member Highlight

“The focus of my work is to engage patients in medical decision making with modern information technology,” explained Dr. Tang. “I believe that…

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Delta Omega Resources

Member Directory

Reach out to members of Beta Upsilon, past and present.

Members

Mentorship

The mentorship program provides an opportunity for all Beta Upsilon members, both students and faculty, to connect and network with other members and professionals in the field. Information on Mentorship Opportunities Coming Soon.

Mentor Mentee Program

Delta Omega Gators

Check out issues of the e-newsletter, filled with updates and events for members of Beta Upsilon.

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