Fabrienne Foster

Fabrienne Foster

M.S. Health Informatics

Fabrienne Foster graduates this spring with a Master of Science in Health Informatics, a 4.0 GPA, and a conference championship—achievements she has balanced simultaneously throughout her academic career.

Raised in Mandeville, Jamaica, Fabrienne began her collegiate journey as a Division I student-athlete at Florida International University before continuing her graduate studies at UNT. She has successfully managed the demands of an intensive academic program while competing as a collegiate athlete—a combination she describes as a full-time commitment in every sense.

In February, she was part of the women’s indoor track and field team that secured its first conference title in the American Athletic Conference. She also claimed an individual conference championship in the women’s weight throw event.

Fabrienne earned a full-ride scholarship to attend UNT, making her graduate education possible.

“Balancing the demands of athletics, academics, and personal growth while staying focused on my long-term goal of pursuing a career in healthcare,” she said, “is what I am most proud of.”

She chose health informatics because it sits at the intersection of two areas she cares deeply about: healthcare and the data systems that shape it. Entering the program with aspirations in clinical practice, she sought to understand the broader landscape—how technology and data can reduce disparities and make care more equitable and accessible.

Her support system has been central to her success: coaches who demanded consistency and confidence, professors who challenged her academically, and her family who kept her grounded when the demands of being both a student and athlete felt overwhelming.

Looking ahead, Fabrienne plans to become a healthcare professional whose clinical work is informed by a deep understanding of the systems surrounding it. She is particularly passionate about addressing disparities in healthcare access, especially in rural and underserved communities, and hopes to contribute to solutions that integrate data, technology, and direct patient care.

Her advice to incoming students: “Trust your journey. Every challenge you face is shaping you into the person you’re meant to become—and never forget your ‘why.’”