When Catherine Raciti stepped onto the Indiana University Indianapolis campus as a public health major, she wasn’t just thinking about her next class or exam—she was already envisioning the communities she could impact, the lives she might change, and the broader health systems she hoped to influence. Now a medical student at Oakland University,… Read more »
Lindsey Knies has always been drawn to a career in health care. She wanted to make a difference in people’s lives and initially believed that becoming a nurse was the right way to do that. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, she found herself questioning whether nursing was the best fit for her long-term goals…. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »