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 »
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 »
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 »
Please tell us about your long-term career goals. My long-term career goal is to work for a nonprofit organization in my community to help minimize health inequities. I’m interested about informing the public about public health resources that can help prevent chronic and infectious diseases. I aim to work in an environment that is inclusive… Read more »