Student Ambassadors

Karis Balmer is a junior from Sellersburg, Indiana. She is majoring in Epidemiology and on the premed track. In addition to being an Ambassador, Karis is involved in a service fraternity, is a member of a premed organization dedicated to minority students, is doing research through the Center of Excellence for Women and Technology, is the Academic Chair for the School of Public Health Student Government, and is involved with other campus organizations. After graduation, she hopes to be admitted into an MD/PhD program to further her background in medical sciences and healthcare. As a student ambassador, Karis wants to serve as a mentor and friend to students who need a little extra support to be as comfortable and successful as possible while at IU by sharing the opportunities that the school has to offer.

Aubrey Jones is a junior from Crawfordsville, Indiana. She is majoring in Epidemiology with minors in Medical Sciences, Health Studies, and Human Development and Family Studies. In addition to being a Student Ambassador for the School of Public Health, she is a Student Ambassador for the Indiana University Office of Admissions. Aubrey is also involved in Indiana University Dance Marathon. After graduation, she plans to attend graduate school and eventually focus on child and maternal health. Aubrey is excited to be a Student Ambassador to help other students explore their interests and share her experiences.

Ashlynn is a sophomore from Livermore, California. She is majoring in dietetics on the pre-pa track. She hopes one day to be a surgical physician assistant. Ashlynn is a member of the Pre-Physician’s Assistant Club, The Tab, and the Intramural Sports Coordinator for her sorority. In her free time, Ashlynn likes to cook, hang out with friends, and read. Ashlynn is excited to meet new people in the SPH and help others achieve their career goals!

Aidan Kramer is a Junior from Indianapolis, Indiana, studying Epidemiology and Community Health. She is currently the Service Chair for Theta Phi Alpha Fraternity and loves volunteering in the Bloomington community. She is also active in the Indiana University Journal of Undergraduate Research, the Lab for Biological Mass Spectrometry, and is assisting with research in the Applied Health Sciences Department of the School of Public Health. In her spare time, Aidan enjoys reading, doing yoga, and spending time with friends.

Emma Knox is a junior from Greenwood, Indiana.  She is majoring in Epidemiology and minoring in Data Science on a premed track. She hopes to one day work at the CDC as a field epidemiologist.  Emma is a member of Habitat for Humanity at IU and Timmy Global Health at IU.  She has participated in three research projects while at IU, two in SPH and one in Luddy.  In her free time, Emma enjoys reading, listening to music, volunteering, and spending time with her friends.  She looks forward to helping others find their place in SPH and make the most of their time at IU!

Jessica (Jessie) Schuster is a sophomore at Indiana University from Cincinnati Ohio, who is majoring in Exercise Science, minoring in Fitness Instruction, and is a Pre-Physical Therapy student. Upon graduation from IU, Jessie plans on earning her doctorate in Physical Therapy. Outside of being a Student Ambassador for the SPH, Jessie is also involved in the Physical Therapy Club and the Student Athletic Board here at IU. In her free time, Jessie enjoys reading, working out, watching sports of any kind, listening to music, and hanging out with friends. Jessie is excited to learn more about the SPH and to help others in their path to success!

Hafsa Shabbir is a junior from Brownsburg, Indiana. She is majoring in Epidemiology on a pre-optometry track. In the future, she hopes to work in a non-profit organization to bring more awareness to global health eye care. Her public health interests include health disparities and disease prevention in developing nations. As a School of Public Health Ambassador, she hopes to share her experiences with prospective and current SPH students on achieving their goals

Kaleb Sherrell is a junior from Brownsburg, Indiana. He is majoring in Exercise Science on a Pre-dentistry track. In addition to being a Student Ambassador for the School of Public Health, he is the Co-Event coordinator for the Africana Students Association, the Community Outreach for the Indiana University chapter of NAACP, and is part of the Alpha Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. After graduation Kaleb hopes to be admitted to a school of dentistry and become an orthodontist. He wants to own his own practice where he could help make braces affordable for kids in low-income areas. Kaleb Sherrell is really excited to be an SPH Student Ambassador and help other students achieve their goals as well.  

Hometown: Evansville, Indiana

Major: Epidemiology on the pre-med track

Year: Junior

Involvement: Resident Assistant, Facilitator at the IU Auditorium

Interests: High School Theatre Program choreographer and vocal coach, reading and watching movies

Future Plans: Further my education in epidemiology or attend medical school to pursue surgery

Why School of Public Health-Bloomington:

Courtney Willig is a sophomore at Indiana University from Oswego, IL. She is majoring in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management. After graduating, Courtney plans to work in the hospitality industry at the management level. Other than being an SPH Student Ambassador, she has a coordinator position in her sorority and is involved with Rec Sports. She can’t wait to learn more and help others in the School of Public Health!