Career Services Spotlight – Alina Aleshko, MPA ’17, Visiting Nurse Service of New York

The focus of my MPA is Healthcare Policy, I hope to become a healthcare administrator within a hospital network and work towards a Director role. I am currently interning at Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) in the Research Department. I am contributing to a stroke study where I will eventually interview participants. I am currently supporting all areas of our research and attending related meetings with stakeholders. My internship is allowing me to learn an integral database commonly used in hospital settings and strengthening my ability to multitask, preparing me for a healthcare administrator role.

Career Services helped me find an internship right away. I met with Ms. Bartholomew and she was amazingly helpful. She identified the internship, reviewed my resume and cover letter, and forwarded it to the employer. I was initially struggling to find an internship and thanks to Career Services, I was able to secure one within a short timeframe. The best advice I can give students currently seeking an internship is to go to Career Services for assistance because they truly guide you in the right direction based on your goals. You also have to keep your mind open to unpaid internships as they can be great resume builders and provide flexible schedules.