Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine Career Services

The Career Services office works with current undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni in the Tulane University Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, guiding them in their job searches and professional development.

Our Mission: In support of the Office of Student Experience and the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, in collaboration with faculty, staff, alumni, and employers, the WSPH Office of Career Services supports and empowers students to make informed career decisions through exploration and use of resources. Through this work, we enhance student success and create advocates and leaders.

Our Vision: Career exposure and equitable outcomes for all students.

Our Values: Access, Advocacy, Community, Curiosity, Self-Awareness

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Jeannine Coxen

Director

Jeannine works with graduate public health students to offer career advising, instructional workshops, and employer information sessions. She facilitates the WSPH Alumni Mentoring Program and the annual Graduate Outcome data collection and analysis. She is open to having difficult conversations with students around the unique transition from school to work and identity as it relates to career decisions. She is a graduate of Troy State University and Southern University at New Orleans.

Career Advisor for: 

  • DrPH
  • MPH (Epidemiology, International Health and Sustainable Development, Health Systems Management, Health Policy)

Best Career Advice: The best advice for graduate students is to take a proactive approach—seek opportunities to apply your academic knowledge through internships, research, or projects that align with your goals. Build genuine relationships with faculty, mentors, and peers, as these connections often open unexpected doors. Develop your professional brand by articulating your skills and experiences clearly, both on paper and in conversation. Finally, stay curious and adaptable—career paths are rarely linear, and flexibility often leads to the most rewarding opportunities.

Favorite NOLA Restaurant: Desi Vega Steakhouse

Contact

Location
1440 Canal St., Suite 1227, New Orleans, LA 70112
Email
jcoxen@tulane.edu
Website
sph.tulane.edu/career-contacts
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