Name: Ray Martinez

Graduation Year: 2022

Post-Graduation Employment: Kite Pharma

Q: Where were you before the MSHM program? Where were you placed for practicum?

A: I graduated from IU Bloomington’s School of Public Health with a degree in Community Health. As someone who did not have a strong business background, I can confidently say the program has prepared me for the work I currently do as a Project Management Associate. Through the experience at my practicum site with INCOG Biopharma Services and The Kelley Business of Life Sciences certificate course, I grew a strong interest in acquiring a role within the Life Sciences industry.

Q: What are you up to now?

A: I am currently working at Kite Pharma as a Project Management Associate supporting Kite’s mission of curing cancer through cell therapy. The skills that I learned and practiced in the Practicum are relevant and highly applicable to my everyday tasks.

Q: What was your favorite part of the MSHM program?

A: My favorite part of the MSHM program was being able to help create the MSHM Student Association, which has unlimited potential. Being able to create this student organization means having a strong student-led community of various organizations and funding opportunities to give back to the MSHM program and IU Community. I always felt comfortable reaching out to peers for help with schoolwork, a laugh, or even just a fun night out. One of my favorite memories as an MSHM student was having an intramural basketball team to de-stress and have a weekly group exercise activity.

Q: What is your advice to current or prospective MSHM students?

A: I encourage MSHM students to explore the healthcare industry and research all the amazing opportunities it has to offer. With a Master of Science in Healthcare Management degree, there is so much we can do as leaders. Also, take advantage of the growing MSHM alumni network.

This student was featured on the MSHM LinkedIn Page! –Link coming Nov 16th