Connect with the Career & Practicum Team.
The BUSPH Career & Practicum Office is ready to assist you throughout your practicum experience and into your career. Our services are offered in-person, via Zoom, email, or telephone.
There are many ways to contact us:
For general career support:
Email us at sphcareeroffice@bu.edu
For practicum related questions:
Email us at sphpract@bu.edu
For questions about a specific area of public health interest:
See below for the correct team member to connect with.
To book advising appointments: On-campus students, recent graduates, & alumni log into Handshake using your BU credentials. Click “Career Center” on the top right and select “Appointments”. Then follow the prompts to the SPH options. For SPH alumni who need a profile, contact us at SPHCareerOffice@bu.edu for assistance.
Joseph Anzalone (he/him)
Assistant Director, Advising and Relationship Management
josanz@bu.edu
Advising Expertise: Careers & Practica in both domestic & international Global Health, CAPDIE, & all Program Management
Book an Appointment With Me
Marie Daniel (she/her)
Director of Advising & Employer Engagement
mariemda@bu.edu
Advising Expertise: Careers & Practica in Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Environmental Health, & all MS Programs
Book an Appointment With Me
Justine de Marrais (she/her)
Administrative Project Manager
justined@bu.edu
Expertise: Handshake Support, Event Planning & Execution, Communications, & Office, Finance & Project Management
Gwenn (Fairall) Knox (she/her)
Associate Director, Advising & Strategic Initiatives
gwenn@bu.edu
Advising Expertise: Careers & Practica in Healthcare Management, Health Policy & Law, Strategy & Management Consulting, & MBA/MPH
Book an Appointment With Me
Julia Lanham (she/her)
Assistant Dean, Careers & Practicum
jlanham@bu.edu
Advising Expertise: Identity-Based Advising particularly for LGBTQ+ Students & DrPH Students, Careers & Practica in Health Policy & Law
Book an Appointment With Me
Maria McCarthy (she/her)
Director, Advising & Career Development
mamcc@bu.edu
Advising Expertise: Resume & Cover Letter Writing, Mock Interviews, Salary Negotiation, Fellowship Applications, Alumni Advising, Application Materials for Advanced Degrees, & initial CAPDIE appointments
Book an Appointment With Me
Caroline O’Shea (she/her)
Director, Advising & External Relations
oshea@bu.edu
Advising Expertise: Careers & Practica in Health Communications & Promotion, Healthcare Management, Consulting, & MBA/MPH
Employers: Email Caroline if you’re interested in promoting your company and employment opportunities to our students and alumni
Book an Appointment With Me
Ryan Wisniewski (he/him)
Assistant Director, Practicum Program
ryanwis@bu.edu
Advising Expertise: Practicum Planning & Searching, Support & Oversight for Practicum Course (PH976) & Support During the Practicum
Employers: Email Ryan to discuss hosting practicum students
Book an Appointment With Me