Heather BanksFaculty and Staff

Senior Health Professions Specialist in Career Development

Heather Banks serves as the advisor for students interested in entering into the health professions: medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and others. Heather has been working at Gustavus in the Office of Health Professions with in the Center for Career Development since 2004, she has had a variety of career roles, but has developed a special interest in health and health careers. She truly enjoys working with students interested in the health professions and helping them explore the different possibilities. Heather believes there is something in the health field for everyone...even if you hate blood and/or needles!  

Heather and her husband, Aaron live in Saint Peter.  They have two boys that keep them very busy.   Heather enjoys spending time with family and friends, being active, watching sports (especially basketball) and cheering for the Oregon Ducks. 

Email:  hbanks@gustavus.edu

Phone:  507-933-7575

Education:

Master of Art in Physical Education: Sport Administration, University of Northern Colorado

Secondary Teaching Credential:  Social Science, California State University, Chico

Bachelor of Art in History, California State University, Chico


Course Taught

Past
Synonym Title Times Taught Terms Taught
NDL-268 Career Exploration 14 2024/JN, 2023/JN, 2022/JN, 2021/JN, 2020/JN, 2019/JN, 2018/JN, 2017/JN, 2016/JN, 2015/JN, 2014/JN, and 2013/JN