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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Edelweiss Lodge and Resort (GERMANY) – Recruitment

Attention students that are:

Recent graduates
Graduating in December 2019 or
Interning Spring 2020  with a May Graduation date

Are you interested in Interviewing for a 15 month position in Germany at Edelweiss Resort?

Please email Dr. Julie Knapp (julknapp@indiana.edu) if …

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Meet SPH Ambassador and Peer Mentor, Victoria Greene

Victoria is a Senior from Indianapolis, Indiana, studying Safety Management with a minor in Business. She is a Group Scholar and a 21st Century Scholar. Victoria entered the School of Public Health in 2017 once she decided safety management was …

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Meet Student Ambassador and Peer Mentor, Jordan Powell

Jordan is a second-year Master of Public Health student from Michigan with concentrations in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Jordan joined the SPH Student Ambassador team as a first-year graduate student. She earned her B.A. in Biology with a minor in Psychology …

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Students with Disabilities – Gain Experience in Your Field of study

The Gregory S. Fehribach Center empowers Indiana college students with physical disabilities to find gainful, sustainable and equitable employment by engaging qualified students in comprehensive and diverse internship opportunities that build skills, confidence and work history to maximize competitiveness in …

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Meet Student Ambassador and Peer Mentor, Gabby Spisak

Gabby is a junior at Indiana University. She is from the small town of Morocco in Northwest Indiana. As a direct admit to the School of Public Health, Gabby is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science …

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Indiana University Woman to Receive Prestigious 2019 Indiana Torchbearer Award

Brandi Smith to receive the 2019 Torchbearer Award, one of Indiana’s top honors given to recognize women from around the state.

Bloomington, Ind. — On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, Brandi Smith, Senior Assistant Director at the Career Development Center on IU …

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SPH Peer Mentors – Available for Drop-in Appointments

Need someone to review your resume? Looking to prepare for an academic advising appointment? Did you forget to schedule an appointment in advance?
A peer mentor may be able to help.

The School of Public Health Student Ambassador Program offers …

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IU MSW Application Fee Waiver Week 11/11-11/17

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Association of Destination Management Executives – Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship

Attention:   Hospitality Management Program Departments / Professors

The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) awards two scholarships annually.  The Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who are preparing for a career in Destination Management.  One scholarship will be awarded to a North American …

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Major League Baseball Diversity Fellowship

WHAT IS THE MLB DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM?
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