Melissa Bann. a 2016 Health Studies graduate, served as a legislative intern for the Rhode Island State Government under the supervision of Senator Louis DiPalma. Senator DiPalma and Melissa examined five key indicators in Rhode Island related to child health: evidence-based family home visiting, health insurance, immunizations, mental health, and special needs/behavioral health. The results of their examination was featured in the Providence Journal as part of the Guest MINDSETTERS™ series. regarding children and health within Rhode Island.