Meet Our Interns
"We offer internships to allow students an opportunity to gain valuable work experience, develop skills and explore a career path that interests them. We hold our interns to a high standard so they can grow into young working professionals. Their work and support on multiple projects ultimately benefit the productivity of many departments within the Department of State Health Services. We believe teamwork makes the dream work; because of this, we allow our interns to work closely with our own team members and take on special projects that leverage our resources."
Data/Financial Analyst Intern
Kenny Truong
Bachelors of Science in Public Health
University of Texas at Austin
Fall 2024
“I am an upcoming graduating student working towards a B.S. in Public Health, skilled in healthcare data analysis using SQL, Python, and Tableau. My experience collaborating with diverse teams has enhanced my capability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds. I hope I can further develop my data analysis skills in the financial sector of healthcare with DSHS. I am excited to collaborate with DSHS where I can identify and solve various scenarios that can improve health outcomes!”
Financial Data Analyst
Adrian Caraves
Master of Healthcare Administration
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Fall 2024
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to intern with the Office of Compliance and Accountability. I’m currently pursuing an MHA/MBA and have a background in healthcare administration, with experience in hospital operations and public health. This is an exciting opportunity for me to contribute to the important work here while learning from experts in the field.”
Financial Data Analyst
Varsha Bheema Raveendrudu
Masters in Finance
University of Texas at Dallas
Fall 2024
“I’m Varsha, a Master’s in Finance candidate with solid experience in credit analysis and financial statement analysis, where I have contributed to business growth. I’m passionate about data analysis and visualization and am currently enhancing my skills in Power BI and SQL. My interests include financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting. I am excited about the opportunity to intern with FSO and DSHS, where I look forward to expanding my knowledge and expertise in data analysis and risk assessment.”
Data Analyst
Niharika Ravela
Master of Science, Data Science
University of North Texas
Fall 2024
"I have witnessed the importance of data and how decisions made using this information can significantly improve public health. This is why DSHS’s commitment to data-driven public health decisions aligns strongly with my passion for turning complex datasets into actionable insights and ensuring financial data accuracy. With a background in data science, I’ve developed machine learning models and conducted advanced data analysis to drive impactful decision-making in my previous roles. I’m excited about the opportunity to apply these skills at DSHS, where I can contribute to both fiscal oversight and broader public health initiatives. This role represents the perfect intersection of my technical expertise and my desire to create a positive impact on public health in Texas."
HIV Financial Analyst
Medha Saraswathy Govindan
Bachelors of Science in Computer Information Systems and Technology
University of Texas at Dallas
Fall 2024
" Hi, my name is Medha Saraswathy Govindan, a current junior at University of Texas at Dallas majoring in Computer Information Systems and Technology. I'm excited to be interning at DSHS and looking forward to gaining hands-on experience that can help my career."
