Suttons Bay resident Gnaajiwi Anderson, a citizen of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and a senior at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health, made a significant impact during the eight-week Tribal Health Experiential Internship Seminar (THESIS) program.
THESIS is a virtual internship focused on promoting Tribal public health and is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Minority Health and Health Equity through its Lewis Scholars Program.
As one of seven organizations in the Lewis Scholars Program, THESIS operates under the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board in Oklahoma City. Interns delve into Native American culture, resilience, and various aspects of public health, including epidemiology and research. Their intensive eight-week journey culminates in the creation of research posters, which they presented at the THESIS Showcase in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
