Our People

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I graduated from Purdue University in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in public health and a concentration in health policy and management as well as a certificate in collaborative leadership. I chose to attend Purdue because I felt cared for, like I wouldn’t slip through the cracks among the thousands of other students at the university. My advisor and the HHS student success team showed me they were available and wanted me to achieve my goals from day one.
After graduating, I moved to Houston and got my Master’s in Healthcare Administration from the University of Houston Clear Lake. I have returned to Indianapolis and will be starting an Administrative Fellowship at Indiana University Health. My background in public health gave me the foundation for thinking about health disparities and community health, which are pressing topics for health systems. My experiences studying abroad in Italy, participating as a Boiler Mentor and an HHS Student Ambassador, and earning my certificate in collaborative leadership shaped me into a well-rounded individual who is capable of understanding people from various cultures and walks of life. I encourage you to explore all that Purdue has to offer and to dream big. You can do anything!

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I double majored in public health promotion and public relations and graduated in 2011. Purdue is where I learned to be a leader. By becoming involved in campus opportunities and extracurricular activities, I learned how to run a meeting, serve people and follow my instincts, which are things I do every day at work.
Now, I live in Los Angeles, and I own a company that does corporate training and development opportunities for companies like General Mills, Eli Lilly and Genentech. Purdue shaped me in so many ways, and I cannot wait to see how Purdue catapults you toward your dreams too.

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After graduating from the College of Health and Human Sciences in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in public health promotion, I can easily say attending Purdue was one of the greatest decisions I have ever made. The people you connect with at Purdue will shape you into a contributing member of the ever-evolving workforce.
I used my degree to springboard into graduate school, where I graduated with a master’s degree in cardiovascular perfusion. I currently work for one of the top hospitals in Indiana where I operate the heart-lung bypass machine for all open-heart surgeries. It is a very fulfilling occupation, and I owe it all to my start in Purdue’s College of Health and Human Sciences.
The fact that I not only graduated from Purdue but was also president of multiple student organizations and societies gave me an instant advantage over other candidates who applied for graduate school. If I could give you any advice, I would say join clubs early so you can be comfortable with the members and responsibilities and later achieve leadership positions. Enjoy your time at the greatest university ever created. It will fly by, and you will look back on these years with the fondest memories.

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I chose a career in public health because I was interested in improving the quality and outcomes of healthcare, which I knew would involve solving problems on a large scale. I currently work in hospital operations as a senior business operations coordinator in the Baylor College of Medicine and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, Texas.
As a student majoring in public health promotion, I was involved in many activities beyond the classroom, such as participating in undergraduate research and being a College of Health and Human Sciences Student Ambassador, a resident assistant and a Purdue Promise mentor. I would frequently attend seminars in other disciplines to ensure I had a well-rounded education when I graduated. I encourage students to take every opportunity Purdue offers beyond the classroom to learn something outside of their field of study. The more you know about how other disciplines influence the field of public health, the stronger you will be as a professional.

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I am a 2020 graduate of the Department of Public Health, and I am currently pursuing a Master of Public Health degree at Purdue. When I started at Purdue as an undergraduate, my initial hope was to earn a pharmacy degree, so when I was accepted to the pre-pharmacy program, I was eager to attend. Thankfully, after discovering that pharmacy was not for me, I had great opportunities available in changing my major to public health.
Two of my favorite places on campus are Windsor Hall, where I served as a resident assistant for two years, and Purdue’s Black Cultural Center. The best advice I was given during my undergraduate career was to give yourself grace and room to grow, and I firmly believe this advice will help you as well. You will make mistakes, but you will also do amazing things. The college experience will be both energizing and challenging, but through it all, there are lessons you have to learn that will make you a better student and person. Be open to new opportunities, and continue to explore what it means to be you.