Career Services Staff

Our University of Michigan School of Public Health Careers Team includes 3 full-time staff and 5 student staff. We work together collaboratively to create meaningful support for Michigan Public Health students while fostering a staff culture of care, encouragement, innovation, growth, and appreciation.

Professional Staff

Ari Renda

Associate Director: Ari Renda, PhD
Email: [email protected]

Hi! My name is Ari Renda and I’m the Associate Director of Career Services at the School of Public Health. In this role, I develop and lead the direction of our career services and programming based on the insightful feedback of students, staff, employers, and alumni. Through integrating career development strategies and wellness coaching practices, I work to create inclusive environments where students can experience holistic support that affirms their unique strengths, experiences, motivations, identities, backgrounds, and goals. 

I’ve been working in the field of Career Services for over 10 years, leading career development programming for Undergraduate, Masters, and Doctoral students at various units across University of Michigan. I also have experience engaging in various areas of Public Health including working as a family advocate in medical and legal settings, researching and teaching environmental health, and facilitating training on mental health first aid and trauma-informed services. I’m grateful to work with talented and driven Public Health students whose passions, dreams, and motivations give me hope every day.

Outside of work, I enjoy reading fantasy, camping, kayaking, cooking, and gardening.


Neika White

Employer Engagement Coordinator: Neika White
Email: [email protected]

My name is Neika White (she/her) and I am the Employer Engagement Coordinator at Michigan Public Health Careers, which means I operate as a liaison between students, employers, and alumni. My role allows me to create informative spaces for students and employers to meet, whether it's through Career Fairs, Employer Presentations, or 1:1 Coffee Chats. I also provide 1:1 Career Coaching, facilitate workshops, and collaborate with Departments and Offices through SPH to provide support for students here at Michigan Public Health.

I have over 19 years of working with students here at the University of Michigan, supporting students in different schools such as Michigan Medicine, College of Engineering, Student Life, and now here at the School of Public Health. I got into student support because I am a product of advisors and mentors who supported me during my collegiate years at Michigan. As a Black, Deaf Woman, I'm passionate about providing a space for all and work to create comfortable interactions among the students I coach/meet across campus. Sometimes, a student just needs someone to hear/see them to believe they can take one more step and I try to be that supporter through my meetings, facilitating, and coaching opportunities. I love working with the team here at Career Services because student support is the goal of the entire team. While we each specialize in various topics and methods of support, we all have the unified goal of giving students what they need during their time here at Michigan Public Health.

Outside of work, I like to dance! Salsa, Bachata, Argentine Tango, Kizomba, just to name a few. I teach a few classes here in Ann Arbor and am always encouraging folks to try dance as an outlet for mental wellness. I also enjoy spending time with my sisters, niece and nephew, escape rooms, trying new restaurants, and traveling.


Stephanie Anderson

Career Services Coordinator: Stefani Anderson
Email: [email protected]

Hello! My name is Stefani Anderson and I’m a Career Services Coordinator at Michigan Public Health Careers, which means I meet 1:1 with students on career exploration and preparation topics, I facilitate workshops, I support student staff, I oversee experiential learning, and I work with our office’s data and assessment, drawing insights from alumni and internship data.

I have 9 years of experience in student support services, including 6 in higher education, and am passionate about supporting students through equipping them with the tools and resources needed to advocate for themselves in their careers and beyond. I aim to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where students can learn about themselves, their options, and how to best showcase their story. I love partnering with students to brainstorm next steps to build fulfilling careers in public health. I enjoy working in Michigan Public Health Careers because I love hearing all of your stories!

Outside of work, I love to run, spend any time I can outside, shop at thrift stores, find new restaurants, cook, sew, watch TV (kdramas especially), and read!

Student Staff


Kayla Johnson

Peer Career Coach: Kayla Johnson
Kayla is a 1st year MPH student in Nutritional Sciences on the Dietetic pathway. Her goal is to become a Registered Dietitian and help bridge the gap between nutritional health and community through the lens of urban farming. In her role as a Peer Coach, Kayla strives to support her fellow students holistically in career preparation and ensuring they have the resources needed to succeed. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with family, participating in community service events, gardening, and learning American Sign Language with her mom.


Michelle Nwoke

Peer Career Coach: Michelle Nwoke
As a second-year MHSA student in the Health Management and Policy department, I'm working toward my Master of Health Services Administration, focusing on healthcare administration, access and equity, and strategy. Supporting fellow students as they work toward their career goals is something I care deeply about, and it's a big part of what drew me to peer coaching. For leisure, I like watching Asian dramas, getting buried in a novel or comic, gaming, or soaking up music, dance, theater, or sports.


Minyoung So

Career Services Data & Assessment Intern: Minyoung So
Minyoung is a 2nd year MS student in Biostatistics. She is passionate about easing people’s suffering through drug development and clinical research powered by innovative technologies. As a Data & Outcomes Intern, Minyoung is excited to help fellow students explore career paths that align with their goals, interests, and skills through SPH career resources. Outside of school, she enjoys camping, birdwatching, stargazing, attending classical concerts, and cooking and baking.


Nour Selmane

Peer Career Coach: Nour Selmane
Nour is a 2nd-year MPH student in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Equity, with a certificate in Social Epidemiology. She is interested in understanding how social and structural factors influence health outcomes and in advancing health equity through community-centered approaches. In her role as a Peer Coach, Nour is excited to support fellow students as they navigate their academic and career journeys and connect them with resources to achieve their goals. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, photography, and traveling to new places! 


Uyen Chu

Employment Data & Outcomes Intern: Uyen Chu
Uyen (oo-ween) is a 2nd year MPH student in Epidemiology. She is interested in advancing women's health research, with a focus on hormonal and gynecological health, and hopes to build a career at the intersection of pharma, health tech, and analytics. As an Employment Data & Outcomes Intern, she loves digging into hiring data and turning it into insights that help fellow students feel more confident and supported in their professional journeys. Outside of school, she enjoys fitness (weightlifting, rock climbing, yoga), fiber arts (knitting, embroidery, amateur sewing), thrifting, video games, and spending time with her cat, Orion.