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Category: Careers

Guided by Evidence, Shaped by Logan: Dr. Mara Alayón Rullán’s Journey in Chiropractic Fellowship

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From the sunshine in Puerto Rico to the Wisconsin winters, and all the St. Louis seasons in between, Mara Alayón Rullán, DC (’25) has carried one goal with her: helping others. Dr. Alayón’s journey in healthcare began while pursuing her bachelor’s degree in environmental microbiology at the Universidad de Puerto Rico en Arecibo. As a member of a neurological association that regularly hosted healthcare professionals from various professions, she was introduced to chiropractic care. “I was really drawn to the hands-on approach of chiropractic,” Dr. Alayón said. “When Logan University hosted an open house to talk about its Doctor of

How Logan University’s Master’s Program Helped Lori Powers Advance in Nursing Informatics

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For Lori Powers, BSN, RN, MS (’25) the journey to Logan University’s Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) program began with a strong foundation in nursing. A graduate of Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, Lori built her career as a registered nurse in both the emergency room and gastroenterology, gaining most of her professional experience in gastroenterology offices and endoscopy centers. In recent years, Lori transitioned into the growing field of clinical informatics. As part of the Clinical Informatics Team at GI Alliance, she provides electronic medical record (EMR) training, manages IT tickets, supports EMR

Logan Graduate Charts a Course Toward Public Health

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For Jessica Casazza, earning her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology at Logan University was more than an academic journey. It was a life-changing experience filled with support, growth and discovery. Jessica describes her time at Logan as “an experience like no other.” From her first courses to her final capstone, she found herself immersed in a community that always put students first. “Help was available in every single department, and I never felt alone on my degree plan,” she recalled. “From admissions to advising, financial aid to faculty, Logan never treated me like a number. They knew me by name,

Life-Changing Accident Leads Alexandra Potter to Logan’s Strength & Conditioning Program

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For most athletes, a career-ending injury would be crushing. But for Alexandra Potter, MS (’25), it was a blessing in disguise. A native of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, Alexandra represented Team Canada on the Junior National Gymnastics Team. At 17 years old, she competed in international competitions in places such as New Zealand, South Africa and the United States before a leg injury changed everything. “Honestly, it was one of the best things that could have happened to me,” she said. “It sparked a passion for athletic support—both on and off the field—and set me on the path I’m on

Doctoral Student Pursues Dreams in Nutrition Education

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Jennifer Kipe, MS (’24) never imagined a job recommendation would lead to pursuing a doctorate in education. But while working towards a master’s degree in Family and Consumer Science (FCS), Jennifer discovered a passion for nutrition and began her journey at Logan University. “We discussed nutrition in a few of my FCS classes, and after graduation, I wanted to learn more,” Jennifer said. “I needed an online program because I was teaching high school, and my research led me to Logan’s Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance (MSNHP) program—I immediately fell in love.” The flexibility of the online

Air Force Veteran, Bachelor Graduate Prepares for Career in Healthcare

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While serving as a medic for the United States Air Force in Alaska, Brittney Lovitt wasn’t sure where she’d be in a year. She was certain, however, that she wanted to become a doctor and needed an online, flexible bachelor’s program to help her get there. “I wanted a program that met the prerequisites for medical school and found Logan University’s bachelor’s programs among the top-rated recommendations,” Brittney said. “I liked that the classes were geared towards healthcare.” She enrolled in Logan’s online Bachelor of Science in Human Biology program in 2020, completing courses while living in Alaska and South