personnel-announcements

Holly Thrasher joined the school Monday, May 17 as a Writer, Editor, and Outreach Specialist in the Office of the Dean.

In this role, she not only writes and edits a variety of communications for various audiences and publications, but engages with the full palette of communication tools from the subtle choice of a lapel pin or Zoom background, to marketing copy production, to the personal connection of listening and helping to respond to a community partner, alumnus, student, parent, or SPH friend’s input, and to so much more. She also collaborates with campus-level marketing professionals to ensure that SPH messaging meets the highest standard of excellence and sensitivity, as well as publishing timely content to SPH social media accounts.

"The School of Public Health-Bloomington addresses issues that affect every aspect of human life,” Holly says. “I'm honored to help promote its position as a groundbreaking school at a world-class university."

We also welcome Henry I. Gabriel, who joined the school Monday, June 7 as Assistant Dean for Finance and Campus Strategist, preparing to take the reins from Jody Vaught. He serves as the chief financial and strategic executive for the school assisting Dean Allison with oversight of fiscal operations, contract review, and budget as well as supervising all SPH-B fiscal positions.

We are pleased to announce that on Monday, June 21, Bob Nolan began his role as the SPH-B Executive Director of Development. In this capacity, Bob will create and oversee initiatives to generate financial support for the school, in cooperation with the Dean, faculty, staff, and the SPH-B liaison at the Indiana University Foundation.

"I'm very happy to be returning to Indiana University, and to the school where I earned my undergraduate degree, to support the outstanding faculty, staff and students of the School of Public Health-Bloomington,” Bob says; adding, “I'm looking forward to engaging the philanthropic community in meaningful support of our research and scholarship. I can't think of a more worthy investment than the pursuit of a healthier future for all of us."

Another addition to our outstanding team is Dave Archer, who will begin to transition into the role of Director of Human Resources on Monday, June 28, as Margi Lockhart prepares to retire. In this position, Dave will help support strong relationships and operating procedures, as well as provide advice and support to the Deans. He will also be responsible for interpreting and ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal human resource policies.

"As a lifelong Hoosier and IU graduate, I am looking forward to bringing my HR experience and enthusiasm to the School of Public Health-Bloomington. I am impressed with its clear, strong mission and want to contribute what I can to help us achieve it,” Dave says. “I look forward to helping others develop their strengths and potential, recruiting great people who drive great culture, and collaborating with a diverse team. I am anxious to get started!"

We also welcome Sara Campbell as Program Management Specialist for the Aegis Study on long-term immunity to SARS-CoV-2. Sara is responsible for the study’s daily operational needs, including grant preparation, responding to public inquiries, and maintaining documentation.

"I am excited about this new opportunity to grow my career with SPH-B,” said Sara.” After working in the COVID-19 response for the State of Michigan I'm looking forward to being a part of the Aegis Study team and working toward furthering our understanding of COVID-19."

Finally, SPH Global Health Affairs Director Justin Otten has assumed the role of Director of Strategic Initiatives, effective Thursday, July 1. “I’m excited to transition into a role which will allow me to focus on strategic research initiatives with Dean Allison and our faculty,” Justin says.

Nicole Anderson, current director of IUSPH-B International Programs, will continue to lead our international efforts and will assume some of Dr. Otten’s responsibilities, including being our liaison to the Office of the Vice President for International Affairs.