Alison Logan graduated from Emerson's Health Communication program after receiving cum laude status and her BA degree in the History of Medicine and Science at Yale University. During her two years in the Emerson-Tufts program, Alison maintained a perfect grade point average in her coursework both at Emerson and at the Tufts University School of Medicine.

Among the many projects she has completed in her classes, she developed:

• A general awareness campaign for a community health worker initiative for a local Boston nonprofit
• A comprehensive research proposal for a study of the origins of obesity stigma in young children
• A review of the preventative health and wellness efforts included in the 2009 health care reform bills

During her last semester, Alison worked at Children's Hospital Boston to create an informational pack and transition plan to facilitate the journey for patients with metabolic disorders from pediatrics to adult-oriented care.

In addition, Alison also co-authored a book chapter on social marketing that will appear in the newest edition of the Handbook of Health Communication.

Alison rounded out her two year graduate career after receiving the Dean’s Award for her research on obesity stigma in young children. Finally, she was awarded the prestigious President’s Award given to the Emerson graduate with the highest academic honors and most promise.

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