Student and Alumni Profiles

 

Alumni Spotlight

Felicia Hugee, MPH, PMP
Class of 2013

When Felicia Hugee, MPH, PMP, graduated from the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health’s MPH program in 2013, she didn’t envision driving around a Winnebago in her future. Sometimes, though, that’s what the job calls for in her role as a Manager III at the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.

Hugee helped launch the department’s Mobile Health Clinic — a 38-foot Winnebago — in May 2025, helping lead the community-based healthcare delivery model that works to expand access to care for underserved and historically marginalized populations throughout Montgomery County. The Mobile Health Clinic provides free medical, dental, and mental health services to Montgomery County residents.

The MPH program was very valuable for Hugee.

“The program strengthened my understanding of population health, health equity, program planning, evaluation, and community engagement skills that I use daily in my role managing Montgomery County’s Mobile Health Clinic and in my previous roles,” Hugee said. “One of the most valuable aspects of the MPH program was learning how to translate public health theory into practical, community-based solutions and program design.”

Her team within the department has received national recognition for the mobile clinic. Hugee, alongside her supervisor and a Program Manager II, presented at the National Association of County and City Health Officials Annual Conference in July 2026. The team discussed the impacts of the Mobile Health Clinic, implementation strategies, and more with public health professionals across the country.

“As a public health professional, I am proud to apply evidence-based practices, community engagement principles, and cross-sector collaboration to advance health equity and improve access to care for vulnerable populations,” Hugee said. “The success of the Mobile Health Clinic reflects the power of innovative public health approaches to meet communities where they are and address social and structural barriers to health.”

In addition to presenting at NACCHO, Hugee’s abstract on the Design and Implementation of a Person-Centered Mobile Health Clinic for Integrated Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health Care was selected for a 60-minute learning session at the Mobile Health Clinics Conference in Kansas City in September 2026.

Hugee’s commitment to the community also spans across Washington, D.C., as a member of the Federal City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., as the Chair of Community Day and the Annual Fall Festival. The community initiatives support underserved residents through collaboration with several government agencies, nonprofits, and other groups.