Institute for Health Policy and Practice

Cadence Howard is from Strafford, NH, and is currently pursuing a degree in Biomedical Science with aspirations of obtaining a Master’s in Genetic Counseling and Public Health. Cadence works as a Licensed Nursing Assistant at an assisted living facility, where she has become passionate about the policies impacting the elderly population. She also volunteers at The SHARPP Center at UNH. In her…

Steven Heil ’27 is pursuing a B.S. in Health Management and Policy at UNH and joined the IHPP team in February 2025. After discovering a passion for healthcare, he looks excitedly at the opportunity to better understand contemporary issues, develop his interests and industry knowledge, and contribute to IHPP’s mission of helping improve health in New Hampshire and beyond. His interests…

Tess Pueschel is from Durham, NH and is currently a junior majoring in Health Management & Policy.  Tess is currently a receptionist at Exeter Hospital, but is also a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) and previously worked at an assistant living facility. After gaining valuable patient care experience, she became more interested in the "behind the scenes" of healthcare. Tess plans to attend law…