Health Administration Alum: Nicolette Gadaleta
As one of the first students in the Rutgers health administration program, I found the connections to the large alumni network readily available.
A requirement of the Bloustein School undergraduate public health/health administration and the Master of Health Administration programs are professional practice internships. Many of our students in these programs secure internships in some of the New York/New Jersey area’s most prestigious hospitals and health care institutions. This year, our students are gaining experience among the healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our urban planning and public policy students — at both the graduate and undergraduate levels — are also seeing much of what they learn in the classroom put into action on a daily basis. Many have shared their stories of how their internships, and the pandemic, are shaping their career aspirations.
We also hear from our alumni out in the field. They are sharing how the pandemic has completely changed the workflow and direction of their chosen disciplines — processes in healthcare institutions, policy decisions being crafted and put into action faster than ever before, and discussions that may change the way we plan and construct the cities, towns, and neighborhoods of the future, to name a few.
If you a Bloustein student or alumnus and want to share your story about working, volunteering, or how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting and/or changing your career, drop us a line at ejbnews@ejb.rutgers.edu.
Health Administration Undergraduate: Sidrah Farooq
One of the most rewarding parts of the job is the ability to affect change and do something positive and meaningful through my work.
Public Health Undergraduate: Kristin Howard
I chose Public Health because I want to use my knowledge of health disparities and community health to effectively work in a health administrative career.
Public Health Undergraduate: Johvensky Plaisime
COVID-19 has not impacted my dream. My hope is this experience is able to provide me with strength and knowledge necessary to make that dream a reality.
Public Health Undergraduate: Jessica Plaha
I hope to further my public health background, focusing on urban global health, so I can incorporate community health research and work into my medical career.
MHA Candidate: Aa’ron Dennis
The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified my motivation to push forward even more and be an advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Health Administration Undergraduate: Elizabeth Tomaselli
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical role that telemedicine plays in increasing both the geographic and financial accessibility of healthcare.
MHA Candidate: Thomas J. Kayal II
Illness marks a point in the lives of many; at that point, they become vulnerable and dependent on others, thus making a patient’s faith and healthcare providers vital to their healing process.
Public Health Undergraduate: Mariana Zambrana
I have had the opportunity of meeting amazing professors at the Bloustein School that are very passionate about public health and have educated me on the importance of public health in our communities.
MHA Candidate: Yasir Shakoor
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are challenged with keeping abreast of fast policy changes to the healthcare system and we must be able to quickly adapt to said changes.