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 HMSA EXECUTIVE BOARD 2022-2023
Megan Berry (she/her), President
Megan's Bio
Megan is a first year MPH student from Annapolis, MD pursuing Healthcare Management and Maternal and Child Health certificates. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2021 before transitioning to her role as the Community Health Coordinator at MedStar Health in Baltimore, Maryland. She managed a grant to increase mobile COVID-19 vaccination response and this exposure led her to pursue a career in healthcare administration. In pursuing higher education, Megan hopes to expand her perspective through a public health lens and gain crucial skills in management, finance, and operations with the goal of navigating healthcare operational and quality of care challenges from a health equity perspective to best serve patients and communities. Outside of academics, Megan loves mentorship and teaching and spends her free time enjoying group fitness classes, cooking new recipes, and playing with her cats. Please feel free to reach out to Megan at mberry1@bu.edu or on LinkedIn!
Courtney Thompson (she/her), Secretary
Courtney's Bio
Courtney (she/her/hers) is a second-year MPH candidate pursuing Healthcare Management with a context certificate in Mental Health and Substance Use. She is originally from Charlotte, NC, and completed her B.S. in Biological Sciences and a minor in Psychology from North Carolina State University (Class of 2021). She wants to pursue a medical degree after completing her MPH, where she can utilize this knowledge to improve access and positively impact the population’s health. In her free time, you can catch her out with friends, hanging out at cafes, and exploring museums in Boston! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Courtney at cnthomp@bu.edu or on LinkedIn to connect.
Vera Rodic, (she/her), Director of Professional Development
Vera's Bio
Vera is a first year MPH student from Long Island, New York pursuing a Healthcare Management certificate. She graduated from UMass Amherst with a B.S. in Public Health with a secondary major in Economics in 2022. Growing up as a Type 1 Diabetic, she witnessed firsthand the complexity and hardships of the U.S. healthcare system and became passionate about improving it. Through pursuing a degree in Healthcare Management, Vera aims to learn how to curb rising healthcare costs while making it more accessible to all populations. In her free time she enjoys staying active, drinking lots of coffee, and watching the Boston Celtics. Please reach out at vrodic@bu.edu or on LinkedIn.
Brianna LaPia (she/her), Director of Events
Brianna's Bio
Brianna (she/her) is a first-year full time MPH student in Healthcare Management. In her undergrad, Brianna attended Quinnipiac University where she majored in Health Science Studies and minored in English literature. Post-grad, Brianna worked as a laboratory assistant for a COVID-19 testing unit at Griffin Hospital, a research assistant at a biotechnology start-up, and as an administrative assistant for the neurosurgery department at Yale University. She is originally from Connecticut but moved to Boston in pursuit of her graduate studies. Outside of class, Brianna loves trying new restaurants and coffee shops, visiting bookstores, and spending time with friends/family. Please reach out at bnlapia@bu.edu or on LinkedIn.
Olivia Kim (she/her), Director of Finance
Olivia's Bio
Olivia is a first-year MPH candidate pursuing a concentration in Healthcare Management. She is from Atlanta, Georgia, and completed her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Public Health from Goucher College. Prior to starting graduate school, Olivia worked in Human Resources for two years at a bank. She hopes to make a positive impact on the health of many by increasing the operational efficiency of hospitals while focusing on the accessibility and affordability of care for our most vulnerable populations. Outside of BUSPH, Olivia enjoys exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, spending time with her family and friends, and traveling! Please feel free to reach out to Olivia at oksu@bu.edu or connect on LinkedIn.
Diane Kim (she/her), Director of Social Media
Diane's Bio
Diane (she/her) is a first-year MPH candidate pursuing a concentration in Healthcare Management. She is from Los Angeles, CA and completed her bachelor’s degree in Biological Anthropology at U.C. Santa Barbara in 2021 and worked as an Ophthalmic Medical Assistant and Scribe for a year before deciding to pursue an MPH. Diane is passionate about improving the quality, delivery, and access to healthcare for all and hopes to gain the knowledge and tools at BUSPH to make a difference in the healthcare system. In her free time, Diane enjoys traveling, finding new places to eat, staying active, and watching Netflix. She also loves to connect with new people, so feel free to reach out at dhjkim@bu.edu or LinkedIn!
Krisha Mehta (she/her), Director of Student Engagement
Krisha's Bio
Krisha is a first year MPH student with dual certificate in Healthcare Management and Epidemiology- Biostatistics. She finished her Bachelors in Pharmacy and MBA from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies in India. An analytical person who thinks on her feet. You’d have no problem asking for help. Apart from academics, She is a voracious reader and enjoys writing about any topic under the sun. In her free time, she rambles her thoughts and opinions throughout a podcast where she shares her first time experiences in the USA. P.S. She is an excellent chef, so never shy away from stealing a piece of her lunchbox! Growth only happens when you have someone to support you, and Krisha believes we can walk forward with each other’s help. Please reach out at krisham@bu.edu or on LinkedIn.
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)