Even Hansen

Eve is a 2023 graduate of Drake's undergraduate Health Sciences program! She majored in Clinical and Medical Sciences with a concentration in Global and Comparative Public Health. Eve completed her final-year Internship Experience with the Iowa Public Health Association.

Name: Eve Hansen
Hometown: San Jose, California
Major: Clinical & Medical Sciences
Concentration: Comparative & Public Health
Senior Internship Organization: Iowa Public Health Association

What were your responsibilities with this internship/research and the overall goal?

At Iowa Public Health Association, I was responsible for brainstorming ways to increase student engagement within the association, creating content for social media platforms, and planning events during National Public Health Week.

What has been your favorite thing about this Internship Experience?

Completing my senior internship experience at Iowa Public Health Association was nothing short of amazing. I created and maintained meaningful connections with colleagues, worked passionately on projects and watched them all come to fruition, and grew and molded into the professional I have always aspired to be.

What made you choose Drake and the Health Sciences program?

I chose Drake because when I stepped onto campus for the very first time, I felt a strong sense of home. Consequently, I chose the Health Sciences program because I felt it would best prepare me academically for attending a professional healthcare program in the future.

What are your career goals and plans after graduation?

After graduation, I plan to attend Midwestern University in Illinois to earn a Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences. This will serve as a stepping stone in my journey of pursuing a dental career, specifically as an orthodontist.

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