Professional Portfolio
As a graduate of the Master of Healthcare Administration (MSHCA) program, I am proud to present a portfolio that demonstrates my competencies and leadership ability in healthcare administration. Throughout this journey, I honed my skills in strategic leadership, financial management, healthcare operations, and policy advocacy, as well as effective communication with a deep commitment to health equity. Each project highlighted here showcases my preparedness to excel in healthcare leadership roles and drive meaningful improvements in healthcare organizations.
Leadership & Policy Strategy
Using Data to Optimize Healthcare Operations and Improve Access
I refined my leadership and advocacy skills through a healthcare policy memo in HCA 760, where I analyzed legislation and proposed evidence-based reforms. In HCA 720, I completed a hospital budgeting project that strengthened my ability to make strategic financial decisions and promote fiscal sustainability in healthcare organizations.
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Operational Performance & Improvement
Using Data to Optimize Healthcare Operations and Improve Access
Through an EHR data analysis project in HCA 715, I gained experience in evaluating operational performance and identifying financial optimization opportunities. In HCA 700, I conducted a rural healthcare systems analysis, proposing strategies to address inefficiencies and expand service access in underserved communities.
Artifacts:
• EHR Data Analysis for Financial Optimization
Professional Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Centering Equity in Communication and Workforce Development
In HCA 710, I developed patient education strategies that support health literacy and inclusive communication across diverse populations. A literature review in HCA 705 further deepened my understanding of how culturally competent communication impacts health outcomes, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Workforce Development & Management
​Maintaining Ethical and Regulatory Standards in Healthcare Leadership
I explored workforce equity through a systematic review on socioeconomic health disparities in HCA 705, focusing on recruitment and training strategies that promote diversity and inclusion. My HIPAA Privacy Certification (HCA 789) strengthened my knowledge of patient confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and ethical healthcare leadership.
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Career Vision
I am building a career at the intersection of healthcare policy and public service. In fall 2025, I plan to to begin working in public health administration while pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH). My long term-vision includes serving with the U.S Public Health Commissioners Corps and leading national initiatives that improve healthcare access, equity, and policy outcomes.
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Career Milestones:
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2025: Begin interim role in public health or healthcare policy.
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2025-2027: Complete MPH focused on health policy and epidemiology.
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2025-2028: Pursue leadership through USPHS
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Long term: Shape national healthcare policy and systems.