Healthcare Advocacy
Leadership Program
for international students
for international students
*Exclusively sponsored by united healthcare
Join Kimber Health, the largest agency for United Healthcare in 2022 in championing $0 or affordable coverage in America's thriving and most resilient industry — healthcare.
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Program Introduction
Passionate about leadership and social impact? Want to join one of the fastest growing industries in the US? Join Kimber Health in introducing $0 and affordable healthcare to students nationwide through our 2024 Summer Healthcare Advocacy Leadership Program.
Part-time and full-time opportunities available after the program.
Base pay provided. We sponsor international students.
Program Highlight
This program is sponsored by UnitedHealthcare and hosted by Kimber Health. Top performers will receive special awards from both UHC and Kimber Health and there will be major media coverage during our closing session?.
During the program, we pledge to match donations 1:1 from any healthcare advocate leaders to organizations of your choice.* Previous donations have been made to organizations like Doctors without Borders, The JED Foundation, the Red Cross, the International Rescue Committee (for Earthquake relief in Turkey), and the Period Purse.
*The matching limit will differ based on the performance of the healthcare advocate.
Your Mission
Lead and champion the right to affordable healthcare. Bring awareness to pressing healthcare issues in your community. Plan outreach events and coordinate outreach efforts to international students and the wider international community. Collaborate with other student leaders in promotional efforts. See how you can benefit your community and peers with $0 or affordable healthcare, because access to healthcare should be available for all.
About Us
Kimber Health is the health insurance arm of NYWPG, a seasoned wealth management firm based out of New York. We specialize in the student medical insurance space and have enjoyed tremendousv growth in the past couple years, becoming a dominant player in this marketplace and the largest agency for United Healthcare in 2022.
Disclaimer: All information on this page is for reference purposes only and should not be construed as an offer of employment. All international students must abide by any and all relevant employment and immigration laws. This may include ensuring that you have work authorization, such as a CPT/OPT status.
Hear from former student leaders
I expected Kimber Health's program to be challenging, but it pushed me way beyond my comfort zone!1
The program honed my leadership and communication skills, and leading healthcare outreach initiatives in my community (university) was so fulfilling. It felt incredible to make a tangible difference.
Daniel
Yeshiva University
Participating in Kimber Health's Student Leadership Program was a transformative experience.2
I joined hoping to enhance my understanding of healthcare issues and contribute meaningfully to the community. The program exceeded my expectations by providing a platform to share my insights in writing. Through this medium, I was able to raise awareness about pressing healthcare issues.
Angela
Hamilton College
The student leadership program was highly instrumental in redefining the way one could give back to society.
What I loved the most about it was the innovative methods one could use to advocate for healthcare and accessibility. In my experience, participating in the student leadership program not only broadened my perspective on societal challenges but also provided me with practical skills and opportunities to directly engage with healthcare advocacy and accessibility initiatives.
Kavya
New York University
Enrolling in Kimber Health's Student Leadership Program, I aspired to refine my leadership capabilities.
The program not only met but exceeded my expectations. Focused on aiding others, I successfully applied my skills throughout the 7-week tenure. Providing accessible healthcare services to those in need brought immense satisfaction. This experience instilled a profound commitment to continued philanthropic endeavors as long as I possess the capacity to contribute.
Ayema
Baruch College
I expected Kimber Health's program to be challenging, but it pushed me way beyond my comfort zone!1
The program honed my leadership and communication skills, and leading healthcare outreach initiatives in my community (university) was so fulfilling. It felt incredible to make a tangible difference.
Daniel
Yeshiva University
Participating in Kimber Health's Student Leadership Program was a transformative experience.2
I joined hoping to enhance my understanding of healthcare issues and contribute meaningfully to the community. The program exceeded my expectations by providing a platform to share my insights in writing. Through this medium, I was able to raise awareness about pressing healthcare issues.
Angela
Hamilton College
The student leadership program was highly instrumental in redefining the way one could give back to society.
What I loved the most about it was the innovative methods one could use to advocate for healthcare and accessibility. In my experience, participating in the student leadership program not only broadened my perspective on societal challenges but also provided me with practical skills and opportunities to directly engage with healthcare advocacy and accessibility initiatives.
Kavya
New York University
Enrolling in Kimber Health's Student Leadership Program, I aspired to refine my leadership capabilities.
The program not only met but exceeded my expectations. Focused on aiding others, I successfully applied my skills throughout the 7-week tenure. Providing accessible healthcare services to those in need brought immense satisfaction. This experience instilled a profound commitment to continued philanthropic endeavors as long as I possess the capacity to contribute.
Ayema
Baruch College
Responsiblities
Actively engage with your community through social media and outreach events
Leverage your network to establish connections with student organizations, NGOs, international students, refugees, and other individuals in need of affordable healthcare.
Champion affordable healthcare rights!
Collaborate with student leaders and produce weekly reports.
Proactively participate in discussions with other student leaders.
Criteria
Passionate about healthcare, leadership, or social impact
Strong communication skills
Able to commit >6 hours/week
Experience with social media preferred
Prior leadership experience in student organizations preferred
Must-have
Graduate Student (International Students Preferred)
Strong passion for healthcare and social impact
Proficient in Communication (verbal & written).
Commitment of > 6 hours/week.
Resilience and work/leadership experience.
Good to have
Prior leadership experience in student organizations.
Experience with social media.
Current Kimber Health Member
Hours of Operation :
Monday - Friday 9:00AM to 6:00PM EST
NYWPG is an Authorized Partner of the New York State of Health. License #1348502.
All information on this site is for reference only and is subject to change.
