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Alumni Spotlight – Leilani Johnson, UF MHA Class of 2018

Class of 2018 graduate, Leilani Johnson, currently works as the Project Manager for ambulatory operations within UF Health Physicians where she is tasked with the research, creation, and execution of project work plans in support of the financial, clinical, and operational mission for the organization. This includes budgetary and logistical operations in addition to communicating successfully with key stakeholders and organizational personnel to ensure all properly adhere to UF Health, UF, and UF Health Physicians policies. No stranger to the UF Health environment, Johnson has had the opportunity to work within UF Health Shands, UF College of Medicine, and UF Health Physicians since 2015 after completing her undergraduate degree. See full story for more.

Action Alliance invites Nicole Marlow, PhD, MSPH, to serve on 988 Formative Research People with Disabilities Guidance Panel

Nicole Marlow, PhD, MSPH, has been invited by the 988 Formative Research Project to serve as a member of the 988 Formative Research People with Disabilities Guidance Panel. This population-specific guidance panel - for people with disabilities ages 13 and older - is a new addition to the evolving project, which already focuses on six groups at the highest risk of suicide.

UF MHA Class of 2023 Celebrates Achievements at Inaugural Hooding and Awards Ceremony

Last week, the graduating UF MHA Class of 2023 participated in the first Hooding and Awards Ceremony for the UF MHA program. Hoods were bestowed by Dr. R. Paul Duncan, Professor Emeritus, from the Department of Health Services Research, Management and Policy, and UF MHA alum Lonn McDowell, Vice Chair and Director of Administration for the UF Department of Surgery, to signify the successful completion of the Master of Health Administration program.

2023 Spring Scholar Speaker Series concludes with guest, Aaron C. Spaulding, PhD

The Department of Health Services Research, Management and Policy (HSRMP) recently concluded its Spring Scholar Speaker Series on Friday, April 21st, with a presentation by Dr. Aaron C. Spaulding, a Health Services Researcher at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Aaron C. Spaulding, PhDHealth Services Researcher…

UF MHA Students Encounter 2023 ACHE Congress

Nine UF MHA students recently attended the 2023 ACHE Congress on Healthcare Leadership at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, Illinois, with support from the North Florida ACHE Chapter this last March. The 2023 ACHE Congress gathered over 5,000 attendees, including healthcare professionals from the nation’s…