Master of Public Health student Bianca Cureton isn’t waiting until graduation to start making a difference. With her anticipated graduation set for May 2026, Bianca is already taking bold steps toward a career in behavioral health through the prestigious Governor’s Summer Internship program. This summer, she will serve as the Behavioral Health Workforce Development… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Employer: Eskenazi Health Current position: Public Affairs Coordinator Location: Indianapolis Degree(s): BA in chemistry, Indiana University, 2022; MHA/MPH in progress Why did you choose your major/program? I was interested in the health management & policy focus and IU Indianapolis has a strong program in that area in a city rich with opportunities in the… 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 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 »
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 »