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 »
Alumni Profile
Alumni spotlight: Sydney Benton
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 »
Nurturing excellence in long-term care through real-world experience
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 »
Alumni career spotlight: Desmond Rader
In our Alumni Career Spotlight series, you will meet some of our alumni and learn about the important work they are doing to create a healthier nation and world. Desmond Rader Employer: IU Health Current position: Strategic sourcing contract specialist, supply chain Location: Plainfield, IN Degree(s): BA, Political Science, 2021; MHA, 2023 Why did… Read more »
Alumni career spotlight: Erin Demo
In our Alumni Career Spotlight series, you will meet some of our alumni and learn about the important work they are doing to create a healthier nation and world. Erin Demo Employer: MITRE Current position: Intermediate Healthcare Analyst Location: Washington, DC Degree(s): BSPH from Fairbanks, 2020; MPH from George Washington University, 2022 Why did you choose… Read more »
MHA alumni gaining valuable experience in fellowships
We are excited to highlight the great work of our Master of Health Administration alumni who are currently serving in administrative fellowships. Alycia Felix (Franciscan Health), Kendall Ranges (IU Health) and Japjit Tutt (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center) share their fellowship experiences. How did the MHA program prepare you for your fellowship? Alycia Felix:… Read more »
Alumni career spotlight: Emily Dunham
In our Alumni Career Spotlight series, you will meet some of our alumni and learn about the important work they are doing to create a healthier nation and world. Emily Dunham Employer: IU School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine Current position: Project Manager Location: Indianapolis, IN Degree(s): MPH, IUPUI, 2015 Why did you… Read more »
Alumni career spotlight: Emily Fussell
In our Alumni Career Spotlight series, you will meet some of our alumni and learn about the important work they are doing to create a healthier nation and world. Emily Fussell Employer: Marion County Public Health Department Current position: STD Control Program Manager Location: Indianapolis, IN Degree(s): MPH, IUPUI, 2023 Why did you choose your… Read more »
Alumni career spotlight: Kimberly Osborne
In our Alumni Career Spotlight series, you will meet some of our alumni and learn about the important work they are doing to create a healthier nation and world. Kimberly Osborne Employer: Damar Services, Inc Current position: Compliance Improvement Coordinator Location: Indianapolis, IN Degree(s): Health Services Management, IUPUI, 2022 Why did you choose your… Read more »
Alumni career spotlight: Max Rios
In our Alumni Career Spotlight series, you will meet some of our alumni and learn about the important work they are doing to create a healthier nation and world. Max Rios Employer: Point Comfort Underwriters Current position: Provider Relations & Compliance Specialist Location: Indianapolis, IN Degree(s): MHA – IUPUI, 2020 Why did you choose… Read more »