Kim Ecenbarger

SPH Senior Associate Director

I  joined the School of Public Health after spending 15 years in the public sector and 5 years in the nonprofit sector. In addition to industry expertise, I also have 10 years of part-time career coaching experience. I earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Ball State University and a Master of Social Work  from Indiana University-Indianapolis, where my education has prepared me for meaningful interaction with students. As someone who has transitioned careers, I enjoy sharing the importance of self-awareness and knowing values, interests, personality, and skills to help navigate and design one’s career path.

I offer career coaching to undergraduate, graduate, and alumni across disciplines and teach professional development courses in the School of Public Health and School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Work-life balance and overall wellness are priorities. To recharge, I enjoy outdoor recreation in many forms. I have a teardrop camper, called “Lil Bit” and often travel with my partner and little white dog, Muffin. Together we enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, visiting farmers’ markets, and taking in the local scene.

Values = Kindness, Community, Social Responsibility, Knowledge, and Integrity
Interests = Helping others, Learning new things, Sustainability, Wellness
Personality = Outgoing, Curious, Social, Planner, Initiator
Skills = Creative, Organized, Interpersonal Skills, Collaborative

CliftonStrengths Five Signature Themes
1. Positivity
2. Harmony
3. Arranger
4. Individualization
5. Maximizer

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Ascend: Bridging IU Talent to the Indiana Workforce During

Ascend understand the power of a Network, so they created a system that connects rising college talent with Indiana Employers. The Ascend Network combines an online platform with  one-on-one guidance to help students explore and apply to early-in-career internships and …

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HPPLC will be moving to the Herman B Wells Library

The Health Professions and Pre-Law Center (HPPLC) is relocating to the lower level of the Wells Library, and offering their same great services to students interested in health-related careers.

When you return to campus in January, HPPLC advisors will be …

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ASPPH Presents: Everything You Wanted to Know about Applying for ASPPH Fellowships

ASPPH fellowships provide outstanding opportunities for recent graduates of ASPPH-member CEPH-accredited schools and programs of public health to participate in public health programs at the federal level with partnering agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and …

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Kudos to Career Services: Career Lab Empowers Students to Prioritize Career Preparation   

This fall, SPH Career Services launched Career Lab, a new initiative empowering students to take ownership of their career development. Every Wednesday the Career Lab is open from 10 am-4 pm for students to work on career planning activities such …

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No Career Lab – 12.11.2019

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Meet SPH Student Ambassador Kaelen Brown

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Meet SPH Ambassador and Peer Mentor, Nik Roseau

Nik is a senior majoring in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Counseling. She is Haitian-Dominican and speaks three languages: Creole, French, and English. She loves to travel and learn about different cultures. After obtaining her Bachelor’s …

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Disability: IN NextGen Leaders Initiative a Workplace Recruitment Program (WRP)

Disability:IN has opened the application period for its NextGen Leaders Initiatives, which is available to postsecondary students and recent graduates with disabilities. Disability:IN is an organization that collaborates with the WRP and partners with businesses in the private sector to …

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Health Professionals Week

Each fall, organizations that promote health profession education come together to throw the biggest, most comprehensive online health career fair of the year. This year’s Health Professions Week starts on November 16th, so register now if you haven’t already! Don’t …

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Adult Sport Volunteer Opportunity

What: Scorekeeping and recording stats of Adult Volleyball

When: Wednesday Nights from 5:45-9:00.  (October 23- December 11) (Not meeting Wednesday before Thanksgiving).

Where : NW YMCA.  1375 North Wellness Way, Bloomington, IN, 47404

Contact:
Chris Stone
NW Youth and Sports Director

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