Career Coaches

As the Director of Career Services for the IU School of Public Health, Dr. Simmons oversees all aspects of career services across five departments. She is originally from Michigan but has called Bloomington home for most of the last twenty years. After completing her doctoral degree in Exercise Physiology and teaching in faculty positions, Susan transitioned to Career Services where she loves working with students to refine their career plans. She enjoys assisting graduate students and undergraduates alike. As Director of Career Services, Dr. Simmons creates programs, tracks outcomes, and builds relationships to facilitate student success. Outside of work, Susan loves gardening and travel!

Kim comes to the School of Public Health after spending 14 years in community relations at Bloomington Parks and Recreation. She’s a new, but familiar, face as she’s collaborated with many SPH students and faculty over the years on community-based projects. Kim not only brings field work to her Associate Director of Career Services position, but also 10 years of part-time career coaching. She has a Bachelor of Social Work from Ball State University and a Master of Social Work  from Indiana University-Indianapolis, where her education has prepared her for exceptional interaction with students. During her recreational time, Kim is the social planner for her friends and family and enjoys anything that can be done outdoors, but particularly hiking, golfing, and gardening.

Sarah McClure spent her undergraduate years as an IU Hoosier studying English. During her time at IU, Sarah was an RA in McNutt Residence Center. After earning her M.A. at Bowling Green State University in College Student Personnel, Sarah went on to spend three years as a Hall Director at Virginia Commonwealth University. Sarah is very excited to return to her alma mater as the School of Public Health Living-Learning Center Program Manager to infuse wellness and career programming into the residence hall experience. Some of Sarah’s passions include leadership development, giving back to the community, hiking, and playing board games.

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Trudy McConnell grew up on a farm in the flatlands of northern Indiana. After two years at Purdue University, Trudy moved to her husband’s not-so-flat family farm in Bloomington where she completed her BS in Business. She enjoys working with students and in 2016 joined the SPH Career Services team that provides her the opportunity help connect students with employers. Appreciating the logistical side of things, she is fascinated with the planning and implementation of the career fairs. In her personal time, Trudy loves hanging out with her family-especially her two grandchildren, being involved with her church, and spending time outside enjoying nature in beautiful southern Indiana and around the country.

Kris received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the Kelley School of Business in 2005. She has over 19 years of experience at IU working with students in a variety of settings. Her experience includes: working with third-year law students in the Community Legal Clinic, volunteering with the Protective Order Project, teaching online leadership skill development courses, and advising the Bloomington Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success since 2009.  She served on the National Advisory Board for the National Society of Leadership and Success during the 2014-2015 and 2016-2017 academic years. Kris has been both a participant and a fundraising coach with the Leukemia Society’s Team in Training program in 1995 and 1997 respectively. She served as the Bloomington Township Assessor from 1991-1994. Kris is an accomplished knitter and can frequently be observed in the gym working on her knitting while riding a recumbent bicycle. She lives in the woods outside of Bloomington with her husband and their two cats, Stella and Sadie.

SENIOR
Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science
Major: Dietetics

Niki Bruno is an Indiana native, growing up in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. Her plans for the future include completing her undergraduate degree in the spring of 2017 and continuing on to graduate school to become a Physician Assistant. Niki is the Vice President of the Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at IU, as well as the Treasurer for the IU Running Club. She enjoys running, hiking, cooking, drawing, and spending time with family and friends. Niki has worked in the Office of Career Services for over a year now. 

Office hours: 
F, 9-11 am

ALUMNUS
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Major: Health Fitness Specialist

An alumnus of Indiana University (B.S. 2013), Patrick has a remarkably diverse professional background having worked as a photographer, horse wrangler, viticulturist, elite running coach, corporate program coordinator, teacher, & salesman among other professions. His work has taken him across the United States and abroad, providing many unique experiences which have him working towards a Master’s Degree in Higher Education & Student Affairs.

SENIOR
Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science
Major: Dietetics

Michaela Stemle is a Hoosier native from Jasper, Indiana. Her future plans include graduating in May of 2017, completing a dietetic internship, and becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.  She aspires to work in clinical dietetics or corporate wellness and providing nutrition consulting. Michaela is the current President of the Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND-IU). She enjoys cooking, dogs, the outdoors, and watching HGTV.

Office hours: 
Tu, 11 am – 12 pm

Th, 11 am – 12 pm