When Aaliyah Olvera Vanzzini began her college journey, she was torn between two distinct paths: nursing or business. Driven by her passion for healthcare, she initially chose the pre-nursing track. But as the coursework unfolded, Aaliyah realized something wasn’t quite right. “I was in a slump,” she recalls, unsure of her next steps. That’s… Read more »
Brianne Karazsia’s story with the Fairbanks School of Public Health is one of continuous engagement, professional growth, and heartfelt connection. From her days as an undergraduate to her current role as an instructor, Brianne has maintained strong ties to the institution that helped launch her career. Now, she is channeling her passion for human… Read more »
When Sandeep Samra began her undergraduate studies at Indiana University Indianapolis, she was drawn to the world of healthcare, initially imagining herself in a clinical role, providing bedside care. However, as she completed various internships, she discovered a deeper passion for the work happening behind the scenes—the strategies and decisions that directly impact patient… Read more »
For Simrandeep Kaur, public health isn’t just a career—it’s a calling. As the immunization data & surveillance coordinator for the Indiana Department of Health, she has turned her passion for epidemiology into a pathway for making tangible, positive impacts in communities. But Simrandeep’s journey into public health wasn’t always a straight line. “I started… Read more »
Shay Bex never anticipated a career in public health—it found her. Starting her academic journey as a biology major, Shay was unsure of her direction but knew that she was passionate about health. It wasn’t until her two roommates, both public health majors, introduced her to the field that everything began to make sense…. Read more »
Mary Webster’s path to becoming a resource epidemiologist for the Indiana Department of Health began with a deep-rooted passion for diseases and how they spread. “I have always held a fascination with different diseases and how they travel,” Mary explains. This curiosity led her to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with… Read more »
While a health services management student at the Fairbanks School of Public Health, Melanie Esquivel, BSHSM’23, secured an internship with Indiana Immunization Coalition. She shares how her internship experience helped her land a full-time role as data team supervisor upon graduation. Tell us about your experience at Internship Interview Day. My experience at Internship… Read more »
Employer: American Senior Communities Current position: Business Office Manager Location: Indianapolis Degree(s): BSHSM, IUPUI, 2022 Why did you choose your major/program? I wanted to step into the administrative side of healthcare. I’ve always been a leader of sort and wanted to combine that with my passion for healthcare. Briefly describe your career path. I… Read more »
Employer: Eskenazi Health Current position: Quality Improvement Specialist Location: Indianapolis Degree(s): MHA, MPH 2023 Why did you choose your major/program? I decided during my undergraduate years at Butler University that being a healthcare provider was not the path for me, but I knew I still wanted to impact the health of individuals and communities…. Read more »
By Kate Colpetzer Long-term care refers to a range of services and support provided to individuals who have difficulty performing everyday activities due to a chronic illness, disability, or cognitive impairment. It is designed to help people who need assistance with tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, medication management, and mobility. Long-term care services… Read more »