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.

Georgia Gratz is a senior from Batesville Indiana. She is pursuing a major in Dietetics and a minor in personal well-being. Georgia is the health and wellness chair of her sorority and enjoys volunteering around the community. After college, Georgia is very excited to start working in the dietetics field as a registered dietician. She is excited to meet other students in the SPH and help them achieve their academic and career goals!

Jennah is a senior from Indianapolis, Indiana. As a direct admit into the School of Public Health, she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. She also plans on potentially minoring in Chemistry. She plans on heading to medical school following receiving her undergraduate degree to become a pediatrician. This career is perfect for her as it combines her love for both healthcare and youth. She looks forward to her role as a student ambassador this year!

Candler is a senior at Indiana University from Portland, Indiana. He is majoring in Exercise Science, on the pre-Physical Therapy track. Upon graduation, Candler plans on pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He is involved in the IU Marching Hundred, IU Physical Therapy Club, and regularly volunteers for community events. In his free time he enjoys exercising, playing instruments, and exploring the outdoors. As a student ambassador, he is looking forward to helping students reach their academic and professional goals.

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!

Dalton is a senior at Indiana University from Indianapolis, IN pursuing a major in Sport Marketing and Management through the School of Public Health, and three minors in Business, Marketing, and Small Business Entrepreneurship through the Kelley School of Business. Dalton made the Dean’s list for each of his three semesters at IU thus far. He helped create content for the IU Wrestling team and hopes to eventually become part of the IU Football internship program. Upon graduation, Dalton is interested in pursuing a career within the front office of Collegiate/Pro Sports. His entrepreneurial aspiration is to create a media company that will produce content in several different formats for a broad spectrum of sports/events. Dalton is extremely excited to be a part of the Student Ambassador Program and is eager to help aspiring students achieve their dreams!

Lizzie McLinden is a senior at Indiana University from Michigan City, Indiana. She is majoring in Community Health and minoring in Spanish. In addition to being an ambassador, she is also involved in her sorority, intramural sports, and Pre-PA club. In the future, she hopes to attend Physician Assistant school with a concentration in general surgery. She looks forward to connecting with other students and helping them achieve their academic goals!

Elyse Moser is a senior from Indianapolis, Indiana. She is majoring in Community Health with a minor in Psychology. After graduation, she plans attend Physician-Assistant school. Elyse is involved in the club Sexual Health Advocacy Group and the Pre-PA club. She currently works as a Caregiver for the elderly at the company Comfort Keepers located in Bloomington. As a SPH Ambassador she hopes to help guide individuals to have a passion for the School of Public Health and instill a devotion to work towards a better community. Elyse hopes to be of help to any individual that may find similarities in her eagerness to make a difference.

Grace is a senior at Indiana University from Crown Point, Indiana. She is pursuing a major in Sport Marketing and Management with two minors: Business through the Kelley School and Psychology. Grace will be the Program Assistant for Club Sports next year and is also involved in Best Buddies, a club dedicated to special needs students in the Bloomington community. She has been on the Dean’s list her past two semesters at IU.

Karma Plaisance is currently a senior from Franklin, Indiana with a major in Epidemiology and a minor in Communication and Public Advocacy. Karma plans to attend graduate school to obtain a Master’s in Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology. Her public health interests include violence prevention, substance abuse, and mental and sexual health. In her free time, Karma enjoys crocheting, hiking, going to the gym, and volunteering at her local nursing home. She looks forward to being able to help students find what they are passionate about and achieve their professional goals.

Karen Rodriguez is a senior from Indianapolis, Indiana. She is a first-generation student majoring in Exercise Science and minoring in Medical Sciences on a pre-Physical Therapy track. Upon graduation, Karen plans to pursue a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She is a Hudson & Holland Scholar, Groups Scholar (G ‘19), and a 21st Century Scholar. She is involved in the IU Pre-PT club as well as a Mexican Folklore dance group called Ballet Folklorico de IU. In her free time, she loves to paint and go to the gym. As an SPH Student Ambassador, she hopes to encourage excellence in students and provide them with resources to support their academic and professional goals.

Jessica (Jessie) Schuster is a junior at Indiana University from Cincinnati Ohio, who is majoring in exercise science and is also 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

Shelby Stone is a senior at IU from Chesterton, Indiana. She is majoring in Epidemiology with a double minor in Biology and Social Science and Medicine. Shelby plans on achieving her doctorate in Epidemiology after graduation. Currently, she works at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital as a lab technician in addition to being in a sorority and PA-club here on campus. Shelby is excited to help other students meet their academic goals and get more involved with the School of Public Health!