For Veronica Barnes, data isn’t just numbers; it’s a powerful tool that can improve healthcare systems, enhance patient outcomes, and drive meaningful change in public health. As a Master of Public Health (MPH) student specializing in health informatics, she’s passionate about harnessing technology to make healthcare more efficient, accessible, and equitable. “I’ve always been… Read more »
For Kiran Snow, healthcare goes beyond the walls of a hospital. As a physician training to be a neonatologist, she has seen firsthand how food insecurity, lack of access to healthcare, and environmental factors affect patient outcomes. That’s why she chose to pursue a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree at the IU Richard… Read more »
Kristen Cunningham’s road to global health leadership began in Detroit, Michigan—a city that has long faced profound public health challenges. Growing up in a community where health disparities were starkly visible, Kristen’s early ambition was to become a doctor. She enrolled at Wayne State University (WSU) as a pre-med student, with biology as her… Read more »
By: Kai Rumley, BSPH Internship: Marion County Public Health Department: Bell Flower Clinic I grew up in Avon, Indiana, as the eldest of five siblings. Family has always been a cornerstone of my life, so I strongly desired to attend a university close to home that would allow me to remain active in my… Read more »
Madison Kuziela, a soon-to-be graduate from our Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management program, has fully embraced the hands-on learning opportunities offered at the Fairbanks School of Public Health. Originally from Chicago, she is set to graduate in December 2024 and has spent her final semester interning at Hoosier Village Retirement Community in… Read more »
For Dunia Rozakis, the path to discovering their true passion in public health was a journey marked by curiosity, exploration, and a deep commitment to helping others. Hailing from Wheeling, Illinois, and set to graduate in December 2024, Rozakis’s academic journey has been anything but ordinary. Rozakis’s initial foray into college life did not… Read more »
Grace Hicks, a driven and passionate student from Plainfield, Indiana, is making strides in the field of public health as she pursues her major in epidemiology with a minor in health administration. Set to graduate in May 2025 from the IU Fairbanks School of Public Health, Hicks’s path to discovering her true calling in… Read more »
By: Ryanne Rader BSPH anticipated December 2024 Internship site: Marion County Health Department: State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) I never really intended to go to college. One day I just woke up and decided to give it a go. I was rejected everywhere I applied, except Indiana University Indianapolis. This worked out for… Read more »
Sara Malott, physician practice operations director at Henry Community Health, shares how the FSPH online MHA program’s flexibility and real-world applications allow her to balance her full-time job, studies, and personal commitments. Can you describe how the program has met your needs for flexibility and integration with other parts of your life? Living and… Read more »
Lindsey Bartley, project coordinator at Riley Hospital for Children, shares her positive experiences with the Fairbanks School of Public Health MHA program. She highlights the program’s flexibility, robust faculty support, practical coursework, and the benefits of its CAHME accreditation for working professionals in the healthcare industry. Can you describe how the program has met… Read more »