Student Contributors

Olivia is a freshman at Indiana University, from the small Southern Indiana town of Owensville. She is studying Apparel Merchandising and resides in the Kelley Living Learning Center. Olivia works in the School of Public Health Student Services assisting with administrative work. She applied to work here for her work component as a Jesse H. and Beulah Chanley Cox Legacy Scholar because she has a passion for helping others and introducing others to amazing opportunities. Olivia is also involved in the Retail Studies Organization. In her free time she enjoys trying any and every type of food, painting, and spending time with friends and family.

Mackenzie is a first year Master of Public Health student with a concentration in Professional Health Education. Mackenzie recently joined the SPH Student Ambassador team and is excited to lead peers through career orientations, resume critiques, and networking events. She holds a B.S. in Communication Disorders and Health Science with additional coursework in Psychology and pre-medical sciences from Truman State University, a small but mighty liberal arts college in Kirksville, Missouri. During her undergraduate experience, Mackenzie was active in her Panhellenic sorority, co-ed a cappella choir, and respective academic departments. Here in Bloomington, Mackenzie has become a member of the MPH Assmebly, IU Swim Club, and the Bloominton Area Running Association. Her professional vision is to shift the medical perspective of disability from disease to identity through an emphasis on cultural awareness and strategic communication.

Sami is a junior from Crown Point, Indiana, studying Exercise Science with minors in Psychology and Fitness Instruction. She joined the Student Ambassador team in the fall of 2017. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. She is also a member of Indiana University Dance Marathon where she is a member of the Stewardship Committee, and she is also a member of the Physical Therapy Club. After graduating from Indiana University, Sami hopes to continue her education on one of the coasts studying physical therapy in hopes of becoming a physical therapist and opening up her own practice.

Delany Liter joined the Student Ambassador team in fall 2017. She is a sophomore majoring in Exercise Science with a minor in Medical Sciences and wants to eventually attend physical therapy school. In addition to being a Student Ambassador, she is a peer leader for The Body Project, a member of Phi Mu sorority, and is involved in undergraduate research. In her free time, Delany likes to travel and spend time with friends and family.

MacKenzie is a Junior from Elkhart, Indiana, working towards her Bachelors Degree in Public Health with a major in Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology. MacKenzie joined the School of Public Health’s Student Ambassador Program in the fall of 2016. In addition to being a Student Ambassador, she is a member of the STEM outreach program which teaches Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to elementary students in Bloomington. She also is the Campaigns Coordinator for GlobeMed, which works to address health inequities in impoverished communities and to promote education about global health issues. MacKenzie works as a Solutions Engineer for Ciren Group, Inc. After she graduates from Indiana University, she hopes to continue her education at Indiana University School of Medicine. In her free time, MacKenzie enjoys playing card games, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Christine is a Junior from Logansport, Indiana. She is working toward a Bachelors Degree in Public Health majoring in Exercise Science and minoring in Psychology. In addition to being a Student Ambassador, she is involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana, works as a Promotions Chair for Timmy Global Health, and is a Research Assistant in a Developmental Psychology lab. After graduation, she plans to continue her education by attending medical school. In her free time, she enjoys reading, drinking coffee,  traveling, and spending time with friends.

Taylor is a second-semester sophomore at Indiana University studying Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management. She is originally from Plainfield, Indiana, where she graduated early allowing her to be a semester ahead in her college work as well. Taylor is the Vice President for the Student Event Planners Association – IU Bloomington Chapter, a member of the Professional Tourism Management Club, as well as a supervisor at IMU Catering. She applied to become a student ambassador because she wants to become more connected to the School of Public Health and its students. In her free time, Taylor enjoys spending time with her friends and family and being outdoors.

Grace is a sophomore from Kokomo, IN. She is a School of Public Health Recreational Therapy major and is pursuing a minor in Spanish and Youth Development. In addition to being a School of Public Health Ambassador, she is involved with Indiana University Dance Marathon and the Wheelchair Basketball Club on campus. After graduation, she plans to attend graduate school to become a pediatric occupational therapist. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, traveling and spending time with her dog.

Jake is a Junior from Zionsville, Indiana, in his second year at Indiana University. He attended Ohio Wesleyan University during his freshman year in order to play collegiate soccer. He is currently working on his Bachelors Degree in Public Health with a major in Sports Marketing and Management and a double minor through the Kelley School of Business in Business and Marketing. In addition to being a Student Ambassador in the School of Public Health, Jake is a Student Ambassador for the MAPLA Law School Caravan, serving as a representative of Indiana University for visiting law school representatives. He is also a member of the Sports Marketing Alliance Club at Indiana University. After he graduates Indiana University, he plans on attending law school and receiving his J.D.  In his free time, Jake enjoys playing soccer, watching movies, traveling, and volunteering at the Humane Society.

Kirsten graduated from Eastern High School in Pekin, Indiana in 2016 and joined Student Ambassadors in the fall of 2017. She has loved IU all her life and dreamt of coming here from the time she visited on a school trip in 8th grade. She is majoring in Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management. With this degree she hopes to work as a cruise director on the Disney Cruise Lines. She has experience in theme parks and food service, both involved in her major and public health. In her free time, she shares laughs with her campus comedy group Ladies’ Night Comedy.

Danielle is a Junior from Indianapolis, Indiana, studying Environmental Health with minors in Chemistry and Spanish. She joined the School of Public Health’s Student Ambassador Program in the fall of 2016. In addition to being a Student Ambassador, she is a member of the IU Minority Association of Premedical Students serving as the fundraising chair, and a member of Alpha Chi Sigma, a professional chemistry fraternity. After she graduates from Indiana University, she hopes to attend medical school. In her free time, Danielle enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling and trying new food.

Katherine is from Rockville, Maryland. She is currently studying Community Health with a minor in Swahili. Katie joined the School of Public Health Student Ambassador program in the fall of 2016. She is also a member of the fundraising committee for Indiana University Dance Marathon and has been a part of IUDM since fall 2015. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, painting, and cooking.

Meredith grew up in South Bend, Indiana and came to Bloomington in 2015. She is currently a Junior working toward her Bachelors in Public Health with majors in both Community Health and Epidemiology. She joined the School of Public Health Student Ambassador’s program in the fall of 2016, when she also joined Peer Health and Wellness Educators. This is an organization that works out of the Health and Wellness office in the IMU and also partners with the IU Health Center. She works in the office and around campus giving out information about sexual health, tobacco cessation, and nutrition. In her free time, Meredith enjoys going to the beach, reading, watching Netflix, and watching Notre Dame football games with her friends.

Megan is a junior from Zionsville, Indiana studying Community Health with a minor in Spanish. She is looking forward to engaging with students, faculty, and guests that make up the School of Public Health community. In her free time, she enjoys blogging, crafting, and exploring the Hoosier state.

Haley grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana and attended R. Nelson Snider High School. She is currently an undergraduate student majoring in Epidemiology at the Indiana University School of Public Health and minoring in Business through the Kelley School of Business. Haley is a member of multiple science-related programs at IU including the ICP STEM organization, The Minority Association of Premedical Students, and MedLife. She is also an avid member at her church, Messiah Lutheran Church, in Fort Wayne. With her church, she has traveled as a missionary to multiple domestic and international cities. Haley is interested in the prevention of HIV/AIDS as well as the Opioid Crisis and hopes to help educate those who have or are at risk of these public health conditions in the future.

Lily is from South Bend, IN, more commonly known as Notre Dame. Her love for living in a college town brought her to Bloomington as a freshman in 2015. She joined the Student Ambassador team this fall. She is currently pursuing her BS in Community Health, with minors in Spanish and Global Health Promotion. While studying within the School of Public Health, Lily is also working as an Undergraduate Research Assistant for the Biosafety and Infectious Disease Training Initiative, an NIEHS funded training program consisting of a consortium of Universities, including IU. Lily continues to learn from her coursework and the peers she surrounds herself with, while also involving herself in the Bloomington community itself.

Alec is a junior in his second year here at Indiana University Bloomington. In his first year, he attended Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne, which is located in his hometown, before transferring to IU. He is currently majoring in Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management and minoring in Marketing. He has had some work experience on campus within Residential Program Services (RPS) and Recreational Sports. During his time at IU, he has been selected to be on the Dean’s List in SPH, “Male Official of the Year”, and a resident assistant in Eigenmann Hall. Personality, leadership skills, hard-work ethic, and enthausiasm are all key personal traits that he embodies. He is also an avid sports fan who cheers on the Hoosiers, Colts, Cubs, and Pacers. Alec is passionate about this university and the School of Public Health; he looks forward to assisting current, incoming, or prospective students.

Erika is a junior from Indianapolis majoring in Community Health with a minor in Nutrition. She is also a Hudson and Holland Scholar. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, traveling, and trying new places to eat. In the future she would like to work with children and families as a health advocate, focusing on nutrition.

Gabby is a freshman 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 Community Health and a minor in Spanish while also following the pre-med track. She currently lives with the School of Public Health LLC in Briscoe. Gabby is looking forward to having a great year as a student ambassador and representing her school.

Alyssa is a junior from Brownsburg, Indiana, and working towards her Bachelors in Public Health with a major in Community Health and minors in Global Health Promotion, and Human Development and Family Studies. She joined the School of Public Health Student Ambassador’s program in the fall of 2016. In addition to being a Student Ambassador, she is a member of Timmy Global Health which provides students with opportunities to learn and fight health disparities locally and abroad. In her free time, Alyssa likes to travel, hike, eat plenty of food, watch Netflix, volunteer, and spend time with her family and friends.