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The 鈥檚 (COPH) Ellen Kent, and coordinator, will retire on Aug. 15 after a 33-year career dedicated to public health education, volunteerism and community service.

Kent, who began her career at the COPH in 1991 as a part-time research assistant, quickly became a cornerstone of the college's outreach and service initiatives. One of her major accomplishments was founding the 国产短视频Health Service Corps in 2004. The interprofessional program encourages students from various health disciplines to volunteer together in the community. Over the past two decades, this program has inspired countless students to experience the joy and importance of giving back.

A native of the Boston area, Kent's commitment to service began early. At 16, she volunteered as a candy striper at Boston Children鈥檚 Hospital, where she helped transport children for diagnostic tests and developed a photography program for cystic fibrosis patients. Her passion for health led her to Emory University, where she earned a bachelor of arts in psychology in 1979 and a master of public health in 1983.

Throughout her career, Kent has been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2021 Outstanding Community Service Volunteer Award by the City of Tampa鈥檚 Mayor's Alliance for Persons with Disabilities and the 国产短视频Outstanding Staff Award in 2014. She was also inducted into the in Public Health in 2016.

Reflecting on her time at 国产短视频COPH, Kent expressed deep gratitude for the opportunities she had to collaborate with faculty and staff on various research and outreach projects. 

"I am especially grateful to those who encouraged and trusted me to initiate the USF Health Service Corps," she said. "It has been a joy to see our students learn just how much fun it is to give back and make life better for our community."

As she transitions into retirement, Kent plans to continue her lifelong commitment to volunteerism. She looks forward to spending more time with her husband, grandchildren and engaging in hobbies such as gardening, photography, reading and nature walks.

Kent leaves behind a legacy of service and dedication that will continue to inspire the next generation of public health professionals. In honor of her contributions, she has requested that any gifts in her honor be dedicated to the .

"On behalf of the 国产短视频COPH Activist Lab, I am so pleased to send you a we put together thanking you for all you have done for us over the years. As I say in the video, you have been the Activist Lab鈥檚 greatest champion and supporter. I want to thank all the students who participated in the video and especially Hannah Harburg, who pulled all the clips together to create this product. We truly wish you the best Ellen and hope you have the best 鈥淧ART 2鈥� of your life!!! Never forget all the lives you have touched over the years and the wonderful opportunities you provided students, staff, and faculty!!  Enjoy time with your family!"鈥擠r. Karen Liller and the COPH Activist Lab

鈥淓llen!!! If anyone deserves to rest, it鈥檚 you! You have been the rock on ANY volunteer effort and a guiding light to any who could follow in your footsteps. Thank you for your dedication and support.鈥� 鈥擧eather Cormier Walders, COPH alumna

鈥淓llen ! We love you! Congrats on your retirement!鈥� 鈥擱achel O'Reggio, COPH alumna

鈥淐ongrats on your retirement! You have done so much for the 国产短视频Public Health community, and I will never forget our time together! Much love, Mandy.鈥� 鈥擬andy Barry, COPH alumna

鈥淐ongrats Ellen!!! Thank you for your many years of dedication to students and faculty of the COPH!!!鈥� 鈥擝rian Kirk, COPH alumnus

鈥淐ongrats Ellen!鈥� 鈥擠r. Vinita Sharma Reina, COPH alumna

鈥淭he legend is retiring!!!鈥� 鈥擪ristin Steffen-Zonsius, COPH alumna

鈥淐ongratulations Ellen! Happy retirement! Hope that you are able to enjoy all of the nature photos that your refrigerator can hold!鈥� 鈥擠r. Kambria Haire, COPH alumna

鈥淐ongrats Ellen! So much to be proud of. Jaime Lindsay Verberne look who's retiring!鈥� 鈥擪ate Kennedy, COPH alumna

鈥淐OPH Legend! Congrats to Ellen!!鈥� 鈥擪atie Turner, COPH alumna

鈥淐ongrats on your retirement. Wishing you the best in the next season of life.鈥� 鈥擠r. Ayesha Johnson, COPH alumna

鈥淐ongratulations, Ellen! Job well done.鈥� 鈥�  Dr. Kay Perrin, COPH alumna and retired faculty

鈥淏est wishes on your retirement!鈥� 鈥擪aty Freund, COPH alumna

鈥淲ishing you all the best! Thank you for everything you've done over the years!鈥� 鈥� Dr. Charlotte Noble, COPH alumna

鈥淐ongratulations Mrs. Kent!鈥� 鈥� Dr. Abraham Antonio Salinas-Miranda, COPH alumnus and faculty

鈥淐ongratulations!鈥� 鈥� Christina Andrea Imohokpomoh, COPH alumna

鈥淐ongratulations, Ellen! Enjoy every minute of your retirement!鈥� 鈥擠r. Lianne Marie, COPH alumna

鈥淲ow. I wish you all the best Ellen. I loved working with you.鈥� 鈥擝obbi Rose, COPH alumna and former colleague

鈥淓llen has always been so helpful. Congrats on your retirement!鈥� 鈥擫isa Nugent, COPH alumna

鈥淐ongratulations on your retirement, Ellen.鈥� 鈥� Dr. Shaista Habibullah, COPH alumna

鈥淐ongrats, Ellen! Well deserved!!!鈥� 鈥� Maralis Mercado Emerson, COPH alumna

鈥淐ongratulations!!鈥� 鈥� Dr. Erica Hesch Anstey, COPH alumna

鈥淐ongratulations, Ellen, and thank you for everything you did for me and others at COPH!鈥� 鈥� Dr. Lindsey King, COPH alumna

鈥淓llen, congratulations on your retirement! I remember when we had offices next to each other when I was teaching. I also remember doing service activities with you, and how sweet you were with my son. Thank you for all you have done for COPH!鈥� 鈥擠r. Cara de la Cruz, COPH alumna

"Congratulations, Ellen! Thank you for your support when I was a student and for all you've contributed to our 国产短视频COPH community! Happy Retirement!鈥� 鈥擟andace Webb, COPH alumna

鈥淭hank you, Ellen, for your unwavering enthusiasm, excellence, and service to the college of public health, to 国产短视频and to the community. We will miss your love, your light, and beautiful smile here on campus!鈥� 鈥� Dr. Jennifer Marshall, COPH alumna and faculty

鈥淐ongratulations on your retirement, Ellen. I wish you wonderful memories and fun in this new chapter!鈥� 鈥擟andace D. Sibley, COPH alumna

鈥淓llen, congratulations! I鈥檓 so grateful for how much I learned from you about Public Health service. I always enjoyed participating in health fairs with you and your daughter!鈥� 鈥� Dr. Tara Trudnak Fowler, COPH alumna

鈥淵ay!!! Congrats Ellen!!!!鈥� 鈥� Dr. Leila Martini, COPH alumna

鈥淚 always enjoyed working with her during volunteering event. She has been great advisor for APHA events. A very supportive person, we learned a lot from her. Congratulations, on your retirement!鈥� 鈥� Ameeta Patil, COPH alumna

鈥淓llen has been part of our 国产短视频AHEC family in many ways since before I came. She demonstrated her passion in public health and her support for students academic success. She will be missed but we know how much she deserves this retirement! Blessing to her for the next chapter of her life with family and friends! We love you!鈥� 鈥� Maureen Weir Guthke, COPH alumna and colleague

鈥淲ow!! Congrats Ellen!! What an amazing run at COPH.鈥� 鈥� Sonal Pathak, COPH alumna

鈥淲hen my sister and I attended 国产短视频we worked very closely with Ellen on multiple service projects/events. 国产短视频and the surrounding community have been so lucky to benefit from your passion and leadership. I admired how you were always the hardest working and most energetic person in the room, and I truly enjoyed working with you! Thank you for all the opportunities you provided for me in my time at the COPH, it helped set me up for success and get me to where I am today.  Enjoy retirement!" 鈥� Sarah Callahan, COPH alumna

鈥淎s a nursing student I was able to learn so much from participating in teach ins. Thank you for your encouragement to get involved. Congratulations on your retirement!" 鈥� Rachel Callahan, 国产短视频Nursing alumna

鈥淐ongratulations Ellen on your much needed retirement and welcome to the club! You will surely be missed.  You are so great at what you do. I miss our friendly chats about our kid/s. Enjoy.  The best is yet to come for you!鈥� 鈥� Alma Hurd, former colleague