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Healthcare Career Community

Join this community to explore careers and make connections with professionals who hold clinical roles  (i.e. physician, dentist, nurse, PA, OT, DPT, etc.) as well as roles in the areas of health management, health informatics, assessment and insurance, research, public health, health policy, and health promotion/wellness. 

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Heather O'Connor

Heather O'Connor

About Heather

Heather O’Connor joined the Career Center team in August 2021 as a Graduate Student Intern. She enjoyed working with Pre-Health students, and in July of 2022, Heather began her full-time role as the Healthcare Career Coach.

Heather graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Additionally, Heather received her Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from Stony Brook University in December of 2022.

Coaching Style

It is Heather’s goal to connect students with meaningful healthcare experiences such as job shadowing, volunteer work, clubs, internships, employment, and professional opportunities. Students are encouraged to meet with Heather to explore career options, plan ahead, and seek feedback so they are prepared for their next step, whether that be applying to a medical or graduate program, or landing a job.

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Jiana Farrell


Heather O'Connor

About Jiana

Jiana joined the Career Center in July 2023 as the Healthcare and School of Social Welfare Career Coach. In her role, she empowers students to think beyond their academic and practicum experiences, providing them with the tools they need to kick-start their career journeys, as well as reflect on who they are and where their interests lie.

Coaching Style

With a focus on continuous growth, Jiana takes a reflective approach to helping students identify connections between
their interests and potential career paths, ensuring that every student walks away with clear, measurable goals for their
next steps.

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CONTACT JIANA

 

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