MPH in Policy Placement
An Iowa education gives graduates the knowledge and skills to succeed as leaders in health policy. Experiential learning opportunities in the MPH in Policy program prepare students for diverse careers and graduates from our program have secured employment all over the United States. They are working for a variety of government, advocacy and non-profit organizations. Some graduates have gone on to pursue degrees in law or medicine.
| Name | Degree | Job Title | Placement Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Baldwin, ’06 | MHA, MPH | Chief Operating Officer | Mahaska Health Partnership, Oskaloosa, IA |
| Carolyn Barko, ’04 | MHA, MPH | Director, Physician and Ambulatory Services | St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Bobbi Bentz, ’04 | MHA, MPH | Network Engagement Business Partner | Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Des Moines, IA |
| Justin Dedecker, ’13 | MHA, MPH | Health Systems Specialist | VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI |
| Meg Duffy, ’11 | MHA, MPH | Strategy & Innovation Administrator | Alegent Health, Omaha, NE |
| Osayame Ekhaguere, ’12 | MPH | House Staff, Pediatrics | University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA |
| Rob Fernandez, DO ’07 | MPH | Resident Physician, Internal Medicine | Genesys Regional Medical Center, Grand Blanc, MI |
| Bryan Garter, ’12 | MHA, MPH | Administrative Fellow | Trinity Regional Health System, Bettendorf, IA |
| Andrew Grimm, ’12 | MHA, MPH | Executive Assistant and Business Manager | Veterans Health Administration, Baltimore, MD |
| Janette Harrison, ’02 | MPH | Consultants, Clinical Data Coordinator | Aerotek, Overland Park, KS |
| Taylor Heim, ’07 | MPH | Solutions Architect | SAS Institute, Washington D.C. |
| John Heinemann, ’12 | MHA, MPH | Administrative Resident | Hermitage, TN |
| Alexis Kolpakas, ’10 | MHA, MPH | Project Manager, Administration Resources | Geisinger Health System, Scranton, PA |
| Ryan Landi, ’12 | MHA, MPH | Administrative Officer, Nursing Services | Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL |
| Alex Leaven, ’10 | MPH | Associate Analyst | Thompson Rueters, Ann Arbor, MI |
| Darbie Little, ’09 | MHA, MPH | Medical Resident, Family Medicine and Psychiatry | University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA |
| Bren Lowe, ’06 | MHA, MPH | Chief Executive Officer | Livingston Healthcare, Livingston, MT |
| Allison Ludwig, ’08 | MHA, MPH | Senior Project Manager | National Quality Forum, Washington D.C. |
| Ellen Myer, ’07 | MHA, MPH | Network Engagement Business Partner | Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Des Moines, IA |
| Rebecca O’Rourke, ’08 | MHA, MPH | Division Administrator, Nephrology | University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA |
| Amanda Vanderzyl, ’08 | MHA, MPH | Chief of Staff, Internal Medicine | University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA |
| Matt Wyatt, ’08 | MHA, MPH | Law Student | Creighton University, Omaha, NE |