Advisor: Danielle Wharton

Leighton Dennie grew up in Cincinnati, OH, and earned her bachelor's degree in Medical Anthropology from The Ohio State University. Passionate about healthcare from a young age, she went on to pursue her MHA at Georgia Southern University. During her time at Georgia Southern, she held leadership positions as the Inclusion, Equity, and Access Committee Chair and the MHA Student Advisory Council Representative. Leighton is very passionate about addressing population health and health inequities. As a Graduate Assistant, she was able to engage in impactful research on the utilization of Z codes and healthcare coding's impact on marginalized communities. As a community advocate, Leighton volunteered at a local hospital and community center, where she provided critical support to patients in accessing primary care and vital resources, all while promoting healthcare awareness and education on cultural barriers. She completed her administrative internship at Stanford Medicine Children's Health in Palo Alto, CA. She is excited to be a part of the JHM team!

Advisor: Talia Bailey

Natasha Shah, a native of central New Jersey, embarked on her journey into healthcare during her senior year internship at the Maryland State Senate while pursuing her BS in Community Health from the University of Maryland, College Park. Witnessing the challenges within different health systems and their impact on patients statewide fueled her passion for addressing healthcare disparities, particularly in rural areas. Following her undergraduate studies, Natasha immersed herself in various roles within health and science-related nonprofits, gaining valuable experience over three years. Seeking to deepen her understanding and impact within healthcare, she pursued an MHA from the University of Pittsburgh, where she was Vice President of the Health Policy and Management Association, participated in case competitions, served as a teaching assistant and concurrently worked as an Administrative Resident at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA. Outside of her professional pursuits, Natasha enjoys music, travel, cooking, and reading. She is grateful and excited to be a part of the Johns Hopkins team!

Advisor: April Taylor

Tyler Alexander is from Bowie, Maryland and received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans. During this time, Tyler discovered her passion for public health through volunteering in the Greater New Orleans area, serving as a Sexual Assault Peer Health Educator, and participating in community-based research as an undergraduate researcher. Motivated to address inequities that affect marginalized communities, Tyler received a Master of Public Health degree at Brown University as a Health Equity Scholar, focusing on epidemiology and health services research. As a graduate researcher, she conducted research on the impact of structural racism and discrimination on access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services. Tyler’s commitment to healthcare administration was solidified through participation in the Graduate Administrative Internship at Hartford HealthCare working with the Maternal Health Equity Team. Beyond her academic endeavors, Tyler enjoys playing the clarinet, practicing yoga, and exploring new culinary experiences with friends and family in her free time. Tyler is delighted to begin her journey navigating transformative healthcare as a fellow at Johns Hopkins Medicine!

Advisor: Sarah Disney

Emily Kapins is from Honolulu, Hawai’i and moved to Los Angeles, CA where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Public Health from Occidental College. Coming from an immigrant family, her experiences navigating the health care system and witnessing the health disparities in Hawai’i sparked her interest in pursuing a career in Public Health. As an undergraduate, Emily conducted research that focused on understanding the barriers emerging young adults face when accessing healthcare. In 2022, Emily moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan to pursue her Master’s in Public Health at the University of Michigan in Health Behavior Health Education. Her first-year of coursework at Michigan made her realize that the systematic change she wanted to implement for communities to have affordable and equitable care could be achieved through healthcare administration. As an MPH student, she worked as a research assistant at Michigan Medicine and completed a graduate administrative internship at Hartford Healthcare. Emily is passionate about health equity and community engagement and is excited to be a part of the Johns Hopkins team!

Advisor: Justin Olsen

Cionne Gourrier was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, and moved to Bowie, Maryland, where she attended Bowie State University for her undergraduate studies. Early in her undergraduate studies, Cionne shadowed a child life specialist, a pediatric healthcare professional, at the University of Maryland Medical Center, a pivotal experience that solidified her desire to be a part of the healthcare industry. Cionne received her BS in Child and Adolescent Studies and continued to explore the field of healthcare through the child life field as she continued her education in graduate school at Towson University, where she received her MS in Child Life, Administration, and Family Collaboration with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Autism Studies. Throughout Cionne's graduate program, she gained critical clinical hours at multiple hospitals in Maryland, including Johns Hopkins Children's Center. These clinical experiences, coupled with the administration and management courses in her master's program, led her to appreciate the behind-the-scenes work in hospitals providing foundational patient care support, reigniting her passion for contributing to healthcare delivery through healthcare administration. In her free time, Cionne loves to travel, try new restaurants, go on runs, and spend quality time with her friends and family. She is extremely excited and grateful to be a part of the Johns Hopkins family!

Advisor: Laurie Saletnik

Madison Fox, raised in Springfield, IL, earned a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology with a Biology emphasis and minors in Political Science, Criminology, and Sociology from the University of Missouri. Motivated by her father's health journey, she pursued a master's degree in Health Administration, obtaining certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Health Ethics, and Project Management. She actively participated on campus, serving on the executive board of her graduate student association and fulfilling the role of a graduate teaching assistant for the College of Health Science. Madison's diverse roles within the MU Health System include positions as a Patient Service Representative in Oncology, Intern, and Business Support Specialist in Psychiatric Inpatient. She is deeply passionate about making a meaningful impact in the realm of behavioral health. In her free time, Madison enjoys traveling, trying new foods, exercising, and spending quality time with her one-year-old Bernedoodle, Moose. She is extremely grateful for the learning opportunities that will stem from her fellowship at Johns Hopkins and is enthusiastic about contributing to the field of healthcare leadership. 

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!