Brittany Muller, MPH
Brittany Muller, MPH, is a dedicated public health professional currently serving as a Health Agent with the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health. In this role, she supports municipal public health initiatives across multiple Massachusetts communities through environmental health inspections, enforcement of state health codes, and public education efforts. Her work bridges data-informed decision-making and hands-on community engagement, strengthening local systems that protect and promote population health.
A graduate of Boston University School of Public Health, Brittany earned her Master of Public Health with a focus on community health, data ethics, and research data security. During her graduate studies, she served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, where she helped mentor future public health leaders and assisted in course design and instruction. Brittany also worked with the Academic Public Health Corps and Civilience, where she contributed to developing community health data profiles, infection weather scores, and educational resources that improved local public health responsiveness and equity.
Beyond her professional and academic achievements, Brittany is an advocate for foster youth and child welfare reform. As a Council Member of the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council and a Lived Experience Leader with FosterClub, she leverages her personal experience in the foster care system to inform national policy discussions and empower youth voices. In 2024, she was recognized by FosterClub with the Outstanding Young Leader Award for her advocacy and leadership in youth engagement and child welfare reform.
Brittany’s journey reflects a lifelong commitment to advancing health equity, ethical research, and social justice. With a foundation in both scientific rigor and lived experience, she continues to champion inclusive, data-driven, and compassionate approaches to public health policy and community well-being.
• BUMC HIPAA and Research Data Security - 2023
• Medical Campus Biomedical Researchers - 2023
• University of Massachusetts Amherst - BS
• Boston University - MPH
• Foster Club
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to how my journey began with my lived experience in the child welfare system. I wanted to understand how health and environment impact communities, especially vulnerable youth, so I pursued a Master’s in Public Health to make a broader impact. My background gives me a unique perspective on how social systems affect health outcomes. It helps me approach my work with empathy and a holistic understanding of people’s lived experiences.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
For young women entering this industry, my advice is to trust your instincts and never underestimate your story. Your experiences, even the hard ones, can become the driving force behind meaningful change.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Working in this field comes with both challenges and opportunities. It’s a lot of time management and passion. Both public health and environmental work are deeply connected, and I see them as two sides of the same mission—to improve well-being and create systems that truly serve people.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I value moments where personal and professional purpose intersect. One of the highlights of my journey was helping to promote Foster Care Awareness Month in Massachusetts, which led to the governor officially declaring it a statewide observance. Family and making a difference remain central to everything I do.