Healthcare Management Student Association.
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HMSA Mission Statement:
To promote healthcare management-related programs and events within BUSPH, provide resources beyond the academic setting to increase professional and career development opportunities, and encourage engagement within the BUSPH Healthcare Management student community, alumni network, and greater Boston area.
ADVISOR
Andrea Tingue, Program Manager – Health Law, Policy & Management Department
Christopher Louis, PhD., Assistant Professor/Program Director – Healthcare Management
Please visit our web-page for upcoming events, resources and more!
Meet the 2025 HMSA Executive Board!
Rhea Fernandes, President, rheafern@bu.edu
Rhea, President
Hometown: Mumbai, India
Why HMSA: I joined HMSA because I wanted to be part of a fun, collaborative space where healthcare, management, and innovation all come together. I see HMSA as the perfect place to learn, connect, and contribute. It’s been a great way to also meet like-minded people, grow professionally, and build a community that supports and inspires each other!
Fun fact: I met Jensen Huang at a restaurant called ‘Coconuts’
Jessica Mahoney, Director of Operations, mahonj05@bu.edu
Jessica, Director of Operations
Hometown: Needham, Massachusetts
WHY HMSA: I joined HMSA to take an active role in my time as BUSPH, helping shape and advocate for healthcare management related professional development opportunities for myself and others.
Fun fact: I met Jennifer Coolidge at a restaurant in Cambridge last year.
Vivien Jiang, Director of Strategic Initiatives, vjiang@bu.edu
Vivien, Director of Strategic Initiatives
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Why HMSA: I joined HMSA to connect with HCM students and alumni and to organize social and professional events to strengthen the HCM community.
Fun Fact: I can’t eat cheese but I have a cat named Cheese 🧀
Gabriella Kareh, Director of Finance, bellak@bu.edu
Gabriella, Director of Finance
Hometown: Hingham, Massachusetts
Why HMSA: I joined HMSA to be more involved on campus, especially in effort to bond with more Healthcare Management students
Fun fact: My birth story was featured in the Boston Globe!
Josi Ocran, Director of Marketing, jmocran@bu.edu
Josi, Director of Marketing
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Why HMSA: Excited to help HMSA grow minds and vibes—sparking career + self convos, building community, and keeping the “think, teach, do” energy going strong!
Fun Fact: I have auditioned for a Netflix show twice, unsuccessfully.
Ipshita Pillay, Director of Collaboration, ipillay@bu.edu
Ipshita, Director of Collaboration
Hometown: South Brunswick, New Jersey
Why HMSA: I joined HMSA to connect more with fellow HCM students and to take an active role in planning campus involvement activities.
Fun Fact: I can speak 5 languages!
Mansi Agrawal, Director of Professional Development, mansia@bu.edu
Mansi, Director of Professional Development
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
WHY HMSA: I joined HMSA to meet other HCM students and to plan fun professional development activities!
Fun Fact: I have been chased by a monkey.
Abigail Cheng, First Year Representative, awcheng@bu.edu
Abigail, First Year Representative
Hometown: Lexington Massachusetts
WHY HMSA: I wanted to join a community of like minded individuals who had similar interests but different backgrounds!
Fun Fact: I have a pug!
FOUNDING BOARD
Established: Summer 2017
- President: Marcel Flores
- Internal VPs: Njeri Gathuka, Jessica Rojas
- External VPs: Mina Noohi (connect with her on Linkedin), Kerry Maloney
- Secretary: Daisy Perez
- Finance Chair: Whitney Perlen
- Communications Chair: Samantha Cordova (connect with her on Linkedin)