Program Leadership

Welcome from the Director

The best thing about the Emory MSP graduate program is the sense of community. Program events, including retreats, research symposia & alumni symposia, are all organized by the students. In addition to being fun, these events provide a platform for the exchange of ideas, the formation of new collaborations, and the promotion of the program's strong sense of community. Additionally, at program events where alumni are present, these events serve as significant networking opportunities where students can make important connections and learn about career pathways beyond graduate school. The MSP program at Emory is blessed to consistently attract outstanding young scholars who are enthusiastic about cultivating the strong sense of community that has been developed in this program over the past several decades.

Program Leadership

Director: Eric Ortlund, PhD
Co-Directors of Graduate Studies: Nael McCarty, PhD and Samantha Yeligar, PhD
Recruitment: Nicholas Varvel, PhD
Curriculum: Zhiyong Lin, PhD
Qualifying Exams: John Calvert, PhD
Communications: Cassandra Quave, PhD
Faculty Membership: Nawazish Naqvi, PhD
Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement: Alejandra San Martin, PhD