Aaron Johnson (MHA ’07) and Adam Kirking (MHA ’12) were named rising stars as health care leaders under 40 years old by Becker’s Hospital Review.
Alumni
Developing the “best class ever” of health care leaders
Justine Mishek (MHA ’03) shares her giving story and passion for impacting the next generation of health care leaders through philanthropy.
Volunteer Spotlight: Kenneth Jones (MHA ’03)
Kenneth Jones (MHA ’03) is the president of AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL, and serves as the vice chair of the MHA Alumni Association/Foundation.
Jalal (PhD ’13) receives Young Investigator award
Dr. Hawre Jalal, MD (PhD ’13) is the 2019 recipient of the Society for Medical Decision Making’s Young Investigator Award.
McKinney (MHA ’04), Santulli (MHA ’84), and Schuhardt (MHA ’89) elected to MHA Alumni Board
The MHA Alumni Association/Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Rachael McKinney (MHA ’04), Bill Santulli (MHA ’84), and Debbie Schuhardt (MHA ’89) to its board.
Raza (MHA ’18) named Lindenbaum cancer center director
Dr. Ahmad Raza (MHA ’18) has been named director of the Cheryl R. Lindenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital.
Remembering George Kenneth (Ken) Gordon
Gordon was a faculty member who headed the Center for Long-Term Care Administration, one of six centers in the U.S. at the time.
Volunteer Spotlight: Neil Carlson (MS ’88)
Neil Carlson is a 1988 graduate of the industrial hygiene program and currently works at the University of Minnesota Department of Environmental Health and Safety as an industrial hygienist.
Porta (MS ’00, MPH ’97) appointed AVP for Clinical Affairs with U of M Office of Academic Clinical Affairs
Carolyn Porta will oversee several clinical affairs centers and provide leadership on interprofessional education and practice.
Remembering Edward C. Schott (MHA ’70)
The MHA Alumni Association is saddened to share the passing of Edward C. Schott (MHA ’70), who died on Sept. 2 at age 75.
Remembering Roger Starn (MHA ’55)
The MHA Alumni Association is saddened to share the passing of Roger Starn (MHA ’55).
Volunteer Spotlight: Maria Bitanga (MPH ’16)
Bitanga volunteers on the SPH Alumni Society Board of Directors, chairs the Mentoring Committee, serves as a mentor in the award-winning SPH Mentor Program, and volunteers on the SPH 75th Anniversary Planning Committee.
