Danielle Le Hals, MPH
During my internship, I learned the importance of building and cultivating relationships with those you work with. This lesson has guided me daily in my current position
Education
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, B.S. Biology
- University of California, Berkeley, MPH, Health Policy and Management
Current Employment
- Executive Director, Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Radiation Oncology
Top enjoyment of HCC
- The diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and interests of other interns
- Preparation for internship and next steps graduate school and career
- Opportunity for practical, hands-on exploration of the field of public health
Long term benefits of HCC
- Contacts gained through informational interviews and internship projects
- Mentorship Gaining a mentor in Jeff Oxendine, who has helped me through each step along the way”
- Motivation to confidently explore and learn about new areas of public health
Lessons learned applied in the present
During my internship, I learned the importance of building and cultivating relationships with those you work with. This lesson has guided me daily in my current position as I meet and work with new people in an organization that is very consensus-driven.
Top 3 benefits HCC interns offer to Host Organizations
- Interns offer a fresh perspective and new, potential solutions to old problems
- Interns are eager to learn and motivated to act on opportunities
- Interns serve as a great source of publicity and as a key link between the organization and the intern’s network of peers and colleagues
HCC- A worthwhile investment?
Yes. It is good to think of HCC as a recruitment tool. Many HCC alums go on to be quite successful, with graduate degrees and great work experience. It would be advantageous for [Host Organizations] to connect with these stars early in their careers…HCC serves as a resource for future employees beyond those [who interned at the host organization]