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 »
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 »
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 Bossung Hall Employer: Indiana University Health Current position: Community Outreach Associate Location: Lafayette, IN Degree(s): BSPH, IU Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2018; MPH,… Read more »
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. Lauren Clark Employer: IU Health-Methodist Current position: Infection preventionist Location: Indianapolis Degree(s): BSPH-Environmental Health Science, IUPUI, 2013; MPH-Health Policy and Management, IUPUI, 2017 Why did… Read more »
By Adrianne Robertson During the summer following her freshman year at IUPUI, Luz Machuca traveled abroad to Salamanca, Spain for six weeks. There, she met Haley, a student enrolled at the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health who was majoring in community health. After talking with her new friend, Luz wanted to learn… Read more »