Advisor: Ryan Brown

Justin Murphy is a first-year fellow of the John Hopkins Administrative Fellowship Program! He was raised in Lombard, Illinois which is a suburb of Chicago and has been in the Chicagoland area most of my life. He received his bachelor's degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL where he majored in Biology and minored in Psychology and Public Health. Justin became a Patient Care Technician in the summer of 2020 and worked for 4 years in the float pool at Edward-Elmhurst Hospital. This experience strengthened his passion for healthcare and fueled his desire to learn more. While working, he began his graduate studies at the University of Illinois – Chicago. Throughout my entire second year of my MHA program, he completed his preceptorship at UI Health in the Department of Workplace Safety and Violence Prevention, working with leaders across the organization to decrease the workplace violence incidence rate and staff injuries, specifically in the Emergency Department and Psychiatric Units. Outside of his academic endeavors, he loves to spend quality time with friends and family, attend sporting events, exercise, try to find the best chicken wing and pizza spots across Chicago and travel! He is beyond grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Johns Hopkins team and is extremely excited to get started!

Advisor: Joe D'Angelo

Christine Kim grew up in Clarksville, Maryland, and earned her BS in Public Health Science from the University of Maryland, College Park. Throughout her undergrad, she pursued internships in global public health, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and telemedicine. Christine continued her education through the University of Maryland’s accelerated Master of Public Health program, specializing in health care management. As a graduate assistant, she supported the university’s global health program. Christine’s passion for health systems improvement is reflected in her work as a health services researcher, with multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals. In her final year of graduate school, she completed a healthcare consulting internship at KPMG, where she supported the development of a value-based payment model for a state government client. In her free time, Christine enjoys trying new recipes, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends. She is grateful and eager to contribute to the Johns Hopkins mission!

Advisor: Ken Barnes

Liam Simpson grew up in Richmond, Virginia, in a family deeply involved in healthcare, which inspired his path toward health administration. He earned his undergraduate degree in Health Studies from the University of Richmond, where he played wide receiver on the football team. Liam later played baseball at Virginia State University before pursuing his Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). During his time at VCU, he interned at Orlando Health, focusing on value-based care and hospital operations, which broadened his understanding of preventative care and the day-to-day workings of hospitals. He also volunteered at Kirva Hospice, where he saw firsthand the challenges healthcare providers face in delivering compassionate care.

Liam is deeply passionate about being part of teams and improving the lives of patients and colleagues. His diverse background in sports and healthcare has fueled his commitment to enhancing patient care and supporting healthcare professionals. In his free time, Liam enjoys playing golf and watching sports. He is excited and grateful to be a part of the Johns Hopkins Medicine team, where he looks forward to continuing his growth in the healthcare profession.

Advisor: Doug Hall

Himanshu Bhurtel’s academic journey spans Nepal, India, and Japan before he moved to the United States to earn a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Colby College. Realizing that scientific research was not the right fit, he transitioned into research administration, serving as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. While managing pathology records and multiple research projects, he gained firsthand insight into the administrative side of an academic medical center. Eager to connect this experience with the broader healthcare landscape, he pursued a Master of Public Health degree at Harvard T.H. School of Public Health. During his summer internship at Mayo Clinic, he conducted projects on remote patient monitoring, dialysis staffing models, and inpatient operations, deepening his understanding of healthcare management. This ultimately led him to pursue the Administrative Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he is excited to gain experience across JHM’s many departments and offices while learning what it means to be an effective healthcare administrator. Outside of work and school, Himanshu enjoys traveling and exploring new places. He looks forward to experiencing the great outdoors in the Maryland-DC area as he settles into life in Baltimore.

Advisor: Caroline Shafa

Hannah Nawrocki was born and raised in Belcamp, Maryland up until age ten when her family moved to Youngstown, Ohio. She earned her B.S. in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences from The Ohio State University, majoring in Health Information Management & Systems with a minor in Psychology. This academic foundation provided her with valuable insights into healthcare data and technology, allowing her to earn her RHIA credential. Eager to further her understanding of our healthcare system, Hannah went on to get her MHA at The Ohio State University, making her a proud double Buckeye. Throughout her MHA, she was lucky enough to explore a wide range of opportunities throughout healthcare through her internship at Nationwide Children's Hospital and her administrative residency that she completed at Ohio Gastroenterology Group, Inc. Academically, Hannah served as a GTA, an MHA Student Ambassador, and was the Student Executive Chair for the Central Ohio chapter of HFMA. In her free time, Hannah loves to read, tackling the daily NYT and LinkedIn games, and try out new restaurants with friends. Hannah is incredibly excited to return home to Maryland and join the Johns Hopkins family!

Advisor: John Heyl

Sebastian Imitola was born in Bogota, Colombia, and has since lived in Boston, Hartford, Philadelphia, and Columbus. He received his BA in psychology from The Ohio State University with a minor in global public health, where he blended his academic passions with his interest in healthcare in pursuit of a career in health administration. After graduating, Sebastian worked as a Patient Service Representative for Hartford Healthcare’s Cancer Institute to gain valuable patient-facing experience before returning to Ohio State to pursue his MHA. During his MHA, he gained administrative experience through internships at The James Cancer Hospital and Cleveland Clinic, while serving as the Community Service Chair for his graduate student organization. Sebastian enjoys watching and playing sports, expressing himself musically through DJing, visiting art museums, trying new coffee shops and restaurants, and volunteering in his community. He is extremely honored and grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Johns Hopkins family!

Advisor: Jennifer Parks

Kayla Shin was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois but moved to Texas at the age of fourteen. She earned her BSA in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin and minored in Business Administration and Korean. There, Kayla received her commission into the United States Air Force, as a Distinguished Graduate, through the ROTC program. Following her graduation, she started her career as a healthcare administrator at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts. First, she led the TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration department which supported 6,000 enrolled patients and 324,000 beneficiaries across seven states. She also managed 16,000 records for seven clinics with 70,000 encounters and 18,000 referrals, annually. She then transitioned to the Medical Logistics department where she oversaw supply chain management, facility management, and medical equipment maintenance. She supported operations for 157 staff, executed a $3.4 million budget, and enforced the Joint Commission standards for a 51,000 sq ft facility. Outside of work, she is a dog-mom to Oakley, a high-energy rescue, who she adopted during the pandemic. Pursuing the next steps in her career led Kayla to enroll in the Army-Baylor dual MBA/MHA program and she is excited to start her administrative residency at Johns Hopkins this summer!

Advisor: Katina Williams

Fatma Jamal is from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where she earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery, then completed a Master's in Prosthodontics and attained her clinical specialist title. Practicing dentistry first drew her to healthcare, but she soon realized that what most shaped patient outcomes lay in the systems surrounding care rather than at the chairside. That realization pulled her into clinical operations at Dubai Health, where she served as Regional Head of the Dental Department and as Operational Manager of the One Central Vaccination Center during the COVID-19 pandemic. She was then selected to help shape Dubai Health's vision, mission, and values as it became the first academic health system in the emirate. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Clinical Service Operations from Harvard and now serves as a Project Manager in Dubai Health's Chief Clinical Office, where she designs new models of care and leads cross-functional transformation projects across the system. In her free time, she finds inspiration in hiking and painting. Fatma is honored and excited to join the Johns Hopkins family through the joint fellowship between Johns Hopkins Medicine and Dubai Health!

Advisor: Anu Mullick

Reem Kazim is a native of Dubai, UAE, and earned her Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from the University of Surrey. Drawn early to the intersection of science and service, she built her career across health consulting, workforce transformation, and health system strategy - holding roles at PwC and M42 before joining Dubai Health, the Dubai's first integrated academic health system, where she works as a Project Manager within the Project Management Office. In her current role, Reem co-leads a system-wide Patient Journey Mapping program and leads initiatives advancing care for People of Determination, while concurrently completing a distinguished Systems Leadership Program at Oxford Saïd Business School and an AI in Healthcare course at Stanford Medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, exploring the outdoors, visiting museums, and staying active. She is honored to join the Johns Hopkins Medicine team and looks forward to bringing the learnings from one of the world's leading academic health systems back home to contribute to shaping the future of health in the region. 

Advisor: Jessica Liddle

Jordan Driggers was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, surrounded by warm weather and white-sand beaches. Growing up, she received care at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg for Cystic Fibrosis, a lifelong genetic illness, which sparked her passion for healthcare leadership and advocacy for both patients and care teams. She earned her B.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering and her M.S. in Management from the University of Florida, proudly becoming a double Gator. While completing her graduate degree, Jordan worked with UF Health’s Operational Effectiveness department, helping integrate systems engineering principles into improvement initiatives across the enterprise. Through her academic and professional experiences, she developed a strong interest in applying systems-level thinking to healthcare operations to advance value-based care and support both patient and staff satisfaction. Jordan is grateful to join the Johns Hopkins family in what feels like a meaningful full-circle moment!

Advisor: Andy Mann

Zachary Hallock-Diaz grew up in Melbourne, Florida, and earned his B.A. in Global Studies with a concentration in Global Public Health from the University of Virginia. Zachary continued his education at the University of Virginia, obtaining a MPH, specializing in Health Policy, Law, and Ethics. Throughout his academic career, Zachary has developed a strong interest in health systems improvement, health policy, and quality management. His professional experience includes internships such as an administrative internship with the UVA Cancer Center, mental health policy research and advocacy work, and community health engagement. In his free time, Zachary enjoys watching reality TV and sports, playing card/board games, and spending time with friends and family. Zachary is ecstatic to contribute to Johns Hopkins!

Advisor: Amy Ranier

Zachery Pitts grew up in Crown Point, Indiana, and earned his BS in Healthcare Policy & Management with a minor in Business from Indiana University. During his undergraduate studies, he gained hands-on experience in health insurance at Elevance Health and in healthcare consulting at Forvis Mazars, where he developed a strong understanding of the regulatory and policy frameworks that drive financial decision-making for providers. Zachery continued his education at Indiana University through an accelerated Master of Healthcare Management program, where he served as a graduate teaching assistant in health economics and economic issues in public affairs. While in graduate school, he also worked as an administrative assistant to the Director of Oncology at IU Health’s Bloomington Hospital, leading projects that directly influenced the financial performance and operational workflows of the cancer center. In his free time Zachery enjoys cooking, taking walks with his golden retriever, ‘Honey’, and spending time outdoors, often on the golf course.

Advisor: Steve Sisson

Crayton Smith grew up in North Carolina and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from North Carolina State University and UNC Chapel Hill. After graduating, he spent six years at Epic Systems working in technical support, implementation and consulting, partnering with health systems to improve workflows, reporting, and the end user experience. He earned a dual MPH/MBA from Johns Hopkins University with a focus on health systems operations and healthcare policy. He completed an administrative internship with Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he worked on projects to improve information sharing and operational alignment across clinical and administrative teams. Outside of work, Crayton enjoys swimming, binge-watching TV, listening to podcasts, and is excited for the New England Patriots Vrabel/Maye era.

Advisor: Melissa Helicke

Sofia Tovar was born in Monterrey, Mexico, lived in Vancouver, Canada, and was raised in The Woodlands, Texas. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from The University of Texas at Austin and developed an early interest in healthcare delivery through over three years of experience as a medical scribe and research assistant. Sofia went on to earn her Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Throughout graduate school, she was involved in health system initiatives across the Texas Medical Center. She then pursued a graduate administrative internship at University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City, where she worked with the Revenue Cycle and Decision Support teams to create business continuity plans and develop reporting and analytics tools. In her free time, Sofia enjoys exercising, cooking, learning German, and doing the Wordle. She is excited and honored to join the Johns Hopkins Medicine mission.