Maria Carranza
Fairbanks School of Public Health
Maria Carranza
Passion Statement
I am a committed public health worker who values sustainability and equity. I strive to bring collaboration and intentionality to every situation I am in by listening and creating a safe space for everyone I am around.
About
I'm a passionate and dedicated individual graduating in December of 2025 from Indiana University Indianapolis with a Bachelor's of Science in Public Health. I will hopefully be starting my Masters in the fall and wanting to focus that on Epidemiology. I am currently working at the Marion County Health Department in the Water Quality and Hazardous Materials Department. I am very interesting in both the environmental side of public health as well as epidemiology focusing on infectious disease. My work at the health department and classes I have taken during my undergraduate have helped me foster the love I have for Public Health. My work on the guidance paper for cold plunges got me nominated for Rookie of the Year at the 2025 Fall Indiana Environmental Health Association conference. ​​​​
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01 Resume
Education
Indiana University, Indianapolis
B.S. Public Health;
2023 - Present
Heartland Community College
Associate in Science
2021-2023
Office Assistant, Marion County Public Health Department
September 2025 - Present
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Seasonal Pools Associate, Marion County Public Health Department
May 2024 - September 2025
Waitress, Buffalo Wild Wings
October 2023 - May 2024
Proficiency& Skills
Strong Interpersonal Communication
Efficient Problem Solving Capabilities
Reliable Time and Self-Management
Effective Team Relationship Abilities
02 Navigation
With a bachelors degree, I am hoping to transition into a new role with field work at the Marion County Public Health Department, hopefully staying in my same department.
03 Timeline
2025
College Graduation
I will be graduating in December of 2025 with a Bachelors in Science in Public Health.
2026
Accepting a New Position
2035
Continuing my work in Public Health
I hope to still be working in Public Health in infectious disease or environmental health at a high governmental level
2026
Starting my Masters
I am hoping to start my Graduate program in the Fall of 2026, focusing my studies in Epidemiology.
2027/2028
Graduate my Masters
I will be graduating with my MPH, Masters In Public Health.
2027/2028
Starting a new job
I am hoping to start a position as a infectious disease epidemiologist or continue my focus on environmental health