Grant Bergeron ’24 didn’t think twice about the physical mechanics of pitching for his high school baseball team. But then a hamstring injury sidelined him during his senior season, leading the then-teenager to work with an athletic trainer to recuperate. That experience gave Bergeron a real appreciation for what the body can do—and sparked a deep desire to pursue a career where he could help people maintain their physical health.
Now, thanks to Texas A&M University School of Public Health’s occupational health and safety coursework, the master’s student is being prepared to take a proactive approach to safeguarding employees’ overall health.