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 »
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. Michael Sheehan Employer: Stanford University Health Current position: House Staff Location: Stanford, CA Degree(s): MPH-MD combined degree, 2023 Why did you choose your major/program? I… Read more »
By Kate Colpetzer, health services management student and senior ambassador at the Fairbanks School of Public Health Have you read the most recent edition of Stall Talk? Maybe you’ve attended a Know Your Status event or utilized safer sex supplies on campus? Well, you can thank the IUPUI Office of Health and Wellness Promotion. Located… Read more »
Sara Suisman Employer: Indiana Public Health Association Current position: Program Coordinator Location: Indianapolis, IN Degree(s): IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, May 2022; Master of Public Health (MPH) with a dual concentration in Social & Behavioral Sciences and Health Policy & Management Why did you choose your major/program? In May 2019, I… 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. Lindsay Joy-Wenning Employer: Indiana Department of Health Current position: Field Epidemiologist Location: Bloomington, IN Degree(s): BA – IUPUI 2011; MPH – IU Fairbanks 2015 Why… Read more »