Administrative Fellowship
IU Health is committed to cultivating future healthcare leaders through meaningful experiential learning opportunities. Throughout this two-year post-graduate Fellowship, aspiring healthcare leaders work alongside senior executives and physician leadership to achieve our vision of leading the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and making Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.
With relevant, unparalleled exposure to diverse hospital settings, highly-skilled physician groups, our academic partnership with IU School of Medicine, and our competitive health insurance company, Fellows gain comprehensive insight into health system strategy and operations, engaging in stimulating projects and rotations that link to key goals.
This program is designed to provide a balance of structure and flexibility that maximizes professional development and personal growth, enabling exploration of professional interests and facilitating the transition from Fellow to qualified leader.
Fellowship Guiding Principles
IU Health is committed to cultivating future healthcare leaders through meaningful experiential learning opportunities. Throughout this two-year post-graduate Fellowship, aspiring healthcare leaders work alongside senior executives and physician leadership to achieve our vision of leading the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and making Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.
With relevant, unparalleled exposure to diverse hospital settings, highly-skilled physician groups, our academic partnership with IU School of Medicine, and our competitive health insurance company, Fellows gain comprehensive insight into health system strategy and operations, engaging in stimulating projects and rotations that link to key goals.
This program is designed to provide a balance of structure and flexibility that maximizes professional development and personal growth, enabling exploration of professional interests and facilitating the transition from Fellow to qualified leader.
About IU Health
IU Health is the largest, most comprehensive health system in Indiana and among the top ten largest single state nonprofit health systems in the United States with headquarters in Indianapolis. In addition to its 16 hospitals (a mix of urban, suburban and rural), IU Health is truly an integrated system with a provider-sponsored health plan, 4 employed physician groups, and 35,000 team members at over 600 sites of care.
A unique partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), the nation's largest medical school, gives patients access to innovative treatments and therapies.
IU Health has achieved significant success across multiple clinical programs that have resulted in national recognition:
- Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News and World Report and is the only ranked children's hospital in Indiana
- All hospitals are designated either as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center recognizing excellence in nursing care
About Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana with a population of 873,000. It is home to several popular professional sports franchises, including the Indiana Pacers (NBA) and Indianapolis Colts (NFL).
The flourishing metropolitan area is ideal for young professionals; Indianapolis has numerous top-rated restaurants, accessible bike trails, various events and entertainment options and a reasonable cost of living. From the legendary Indianapolis 500 and the NCAA Hall of Champions, to museums and other cultural attractions, Indianapolis is an exciting city with a myriad of activities to offer visitors and residents.
To explore more about Indianapolis, please visit Visit Indy.
About IU Health & Indianapolis
About IU Health
IU Health is the largest, most comprehensive health system in Indiana and among the top ten largest single state nonprofit health systems in the United States with headquarters in Indianapolis. In addition to its 16 hospitals (a mix of urban, suburban and rural), IU Health is truly an integrated system with a provider-sponsored health plan, 4 employed physician groups, and 35,000 team members at over 600 sites of care.
A unique partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), the nation's largest medical school, gives patients access to innovative treatments and therapies.
IU Health has achieved significant success across multiple clinical programs that have resulted in national recognition:
- Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News and World Report and is the only ranked children's hospital in Indiana
- All hospitals are designated either as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center recognizing excellence in nursing care
About Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana with a population of 873,000. It is home to several popular professional sports franchises, including the Indiana Pacers (NBA) and Indianapolis Colts (NFL).
The flourishing metropolitan area is ideal for young professionals; Indianapolis has numerous top-rated restaurants, accessible bike trails, various events and entertainment options and a reasonable cost of living. From the legendary Indianapolis 500 and the NCAA Hall of Champions, to museums and other cultural attractions, Indianapolis is an exciting city with a myriad of activities to offer visitors and residents.
To explore more about Indianapolis, please visit Visit Indy.
The IU Health Administrative Fellowship is an integrated program that offers learning experiences in various areas of our healthcare enterprise over a 24-month span. Fellows engage in stimulating projects throughout their first year across the system and different business areas.
During their second year, fellows rotate with the leadership team in a specific business area of interest. This blended program structure enables growth and development in a variety of skills as well as specific areas of interest for each individual fellow.
Previous Fellow Projects
- Strategic development and implementation of a new care model for high-risk populations
- Improving the patient experience at IU Health Bloomington Regional Academic Health Campus
- Growth and development of virtual care capabilities across IU Health
- Leadership and facilitation of system-wide organizational culture work
- Operational improvements for Ball Memorial Hospital Cancer Center
- Creation of new physician compliant operations for the Enterprise
- Expansion of hospitalist services in critical access hospitals
- Transition and roll-out of new educational resource system for nurses
- Capital funding proposal for radiation machine
- Graduate Medical Education Residency Program strategic plan
- Financial long range planning
- Analysis and recommendations for self-prescribing behaviors and policies
- IU Health Pathology Lab Client Services billing processes
- Strategic Service Line facility planning
- Expansion of emergency department for Behavioral Health capabilities
- Population health and value based care strategy
Core Customizable Rotations
- Corporate System Operations
- Hospital Operations (Local or Regional)
- Business Development & Strategy (Local, Regional, or System)
- Physician Group & IU School of Medicine
- Supply Chain & Finance
- IU Health Plans
- System Health Services: LifeLine, Home Health and Laboratory Services
- Governmental Affairs
- Population Health & Community Health
- Philanthropy & IU Health Foundation
Leadership & Mentoring
IU Health Administrative Fellows have a unique opportunity to meet and engage with executive leaders at the system and regional level. Fellows participate in senior leadership meetings to gain a high-level understanding of IU Health, insight to executive decision making, and to observe various leadership styles. With guidance from the fellowship program director, each fellow is assigned an executive mentor who is available to provide extensive professional guidance throughout the program. In addition, through structured engagements and projects, fellows develop a diverse board of mentors who provide feedback on working projects and further professional development.
Lesley Snyder, MHA, FACHE, Chief of Staff, System Regional Operations and System Nursing, serves as the director for the program. Rev. Leah Gunning-Francis Ph.D, Senior Vice President and Chief Mission and Values Officer, serves as the executive sponsor for the program.
Salary & Benefits
Fellows receive a competitive salary and full benefits compared to national benchmarks for Administrative Fellowships.
The program also provides reimbursement for each Fellow to attend one healthcare conference of choice per year. First-year fellows are reimbursed to attend the Council of Teaching Hospitals (COTH) annual Administrative Fellows Meeting in Washington D.C.
Fellowship Program Description
The IU Health Administrative Fellowship is an integrated program that offers learning experiences in various areas of our healthcare enterprise over a 24-month span. Fellows engage in stimulating projects throughout their first year across the system and different business areas.
During their second year, fellows rotate with the leadership team in a specific business area of interest. This blended program structure enables growth and development in a variety of skills as well as specific areas of interest for each individual fellow.
Previous Fellow Projects
- Strategic development and implementation of a new care model for high-risk populations
- Improving the patient experience at IU Health Bloomington Regional Academic Health Campus
- Growth and development of virtual care capabilities across IU Health
- Leadership and facilitation of system-wide organizational culture work
- Operational improvements for Ball Memorial Hospital Cancer Center
- Creation of new physician compliant operations for the Enterprise
- Expansion of hospitalist services in critical access hospitals
- Transition and roll-out of new educational resource system for nurses
- Capital funding proposal for radiation machine
- Graduate Medical Education Residency Program strategic plan
- Financial long range planning
- Analysis and recommendations for self-prescribing behaviors and policies
- IU Health Pathology Lab Client Services billing processes
- Strategic Service Line facility planning
- Expansion of emergency department for Behavioral Health capabilities
- Population health and value based care strategy
Core Customizable Rotations
- Corporate System Operations
- Hospital Operations (Local or Regional)
- Business Development & Strategy (Local, Regional, or System)
- Physician Group & IU School of Medicine
- Supply Chain & Finance
- IU Health Plans
- System Health Services: LifeLine, Home Health and Laboratory Services
- Governmental Affairs
- Population Health & Community Health
- Philanthropy & IU Health Foundation
Leadership & Mentoring
IU Health Administrative Fellows have a unique opportunity to meet and engage with executive leaders at the system and regional level. Fellows participate in senior leadership meetings to gain a high-level understanding of IU Health, insight to executive decision making, and to observe various leadership styles. With guidance from the fellowship program director, each fellow is assigned an executive mentor who is available to provide extensive professional guidance throughout the program. In addition, through structured engagements and projects, fellows develop a diverse board of mentors who provide feedback on working projects and further professional development.
Lesley Snyder, MHA, FACHE, Chief of Staff, System Regional Operations and System Nursing, serves as the director for the program. Rev. Leah Gunning-Francis Ph.D, Senior Vice President and Chief Mission and Values Officer, serves as the executive sponsor for the program.
Salary & Benefits
Fellows receive a competitive salary and full benefits compared to national benchmarks for Administrative Fellowships.
The program also provides reimbursement for each Fellow to attend one healthcare conference of choice per year. First-year fellows are reimbursed to attend the Council of Teaching Hospitals (COTH) annual Administrative Fellows Meeting in Washington D.C.
IU Health participates in the National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application Service (NAFCAS). The NAFCAS is the one-stop shop for candidates interested in applying to administrative fellowships. All fellowships participating in the NAFCAS adhere to the uniform application timeline and Code of Good Practice. NAFCAS allows candidates to submit transcripts, personal information, and requests for letters of recommendation with the push of a button.
In order to create a more fair and equitable application experience, IU Health has agreed to comply with the Code of Good Practice application dates set by the National Council on Administrative Fellowships (NCAF). The earliest application deadline and initial acceptance dates are Sept. 27 and Nov. 1, respectively.
Please visit nafcas.liaisoncas.com to apply.
Note: The application opens to students on June 7, 2024.
Application Components:
- NAFCAS general application
- Resume/CV
- Personal statement:
- 2024 – 2025 Recruitment Cycle Prompt: Imagine it’s 2027 and you’ve just completed your Administrative Fellowship at IU Health. You’ve been asked to speak at the graduation celebration with executive leaders and the incoming fellows. Tell your story about why you chose IU Health and the impact you have had in the program (500 words or less).
- Official Graduate School Transcript
- Three (3) letters of recommendation (to be requested in the “Supporting Information” quadrant). Applicants must request the following:
- One academic reference (graduate program director or professor)
- One professional reference (past or present employer)
- Applicant’s choice between an academic or professional reference
Attributes for Success
- Qualified applicants will have completed a graduate degree (M.B.A., M.H.A., M.H.S.A. or related field) or equivalent and above.
- Candidates with a graduate degree from a nationally accredited program will be accepted for review.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the US, visas are not sponsored
- Embrace learning and growing in an academic health system
- Interest in practicing at IU Health after completion of the Fellowship
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills and experience, relevant work experience, and strong academic performance
How to Apply
IU Health participates in the National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application Service (NAFCAS). The NAFCAS is the one-stop shop for candidates interested in applying to administrative fellowships. All fellowships participating in the NAFCAS adhere to the uniform application timeline and Code of Good Practice. NAFCAS allows candidates to submit transcripts, personal information, and requests for letters of recommendation with the push of a button.
In order to create a more fair and equitable application experience, IU Health has agreed to comply with the Code of Good Practice application dates set by the National Council on Administrative Fellowships (NCAF). The earliest application deadline and initial acceptance dates are Sept. 27 and Nov. 1, respectively.
Please visit nafcas.liaisoncas.com to apply.
Note: The application opens to students on June 7, 2024.
Application Components:
- NAFCAS general application
- Resume/CV
- Personal statement:
- 2024 – 2025 Recruitment Cycle Prompt: Imagine it’s 2027 and you’ve just completed your Administrative Fellowship at IU Health. You’ve been asked to speak at the graduation celebration with executive leaders and the incoming fellows. Tell your story about why you chose IU Health and the impact you have had in the program (500 words or less).
- Official Graduate School Transcript
- Three (3) letters of recommendation (to be requested in the “Supporting Information” quadrant). Applicants must request the following:
- One academic reference (graduate program director or professor)
- One professional reference (past or present employer)
- Applicant’s choice between an academic or professional reference
Attributes for Success
- Qualified applicants will have completed a graduate degree (M.B.A., M.H.A., M.H.S.A. or related field) or equivalent and above.
- Candidates with a graduate degree from a nationally accredited program will be accepted for review.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the US, visas are not sponsored
- Embrace learning and growing in an academic health system
- Interest in practicing at IU Health after completion of the Fellowship
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills and experience, relevant work experience, and strong academic performance
Upcoming Live Q&A Sessions
Learn more about the IU Health Administration Fellowship Program, get to know the current fellows, and have your questions answered during an upcoming live Q&A session.
Mark your calendars with the below dates.
Wednesday, June 12 from 11 am - noon (EST)
Thursday, July 18 from 3 - 4 pm (EST)
Thursday, Aug. 15 from 10 - 11 am (EST)
Thursday, Sept. 5 from 1 -2 pm (EST)
Please RSVP in advance if you plan to attend one of these sessions.
Join a Live Q&A SessionPlease contact adminfellowship@iuhealth.org with any questions regarding the IU Health Administrative Fellowship Program.
Contact Us
Please contact adminfellowship@iuhealth.org with any questions regarding the IU Health Administrative Fellowship Program.
Anne Bowen – 1st Year
Anne Bowen (2024-2026) is a proud native of Terre Haute, Indiana. She earned her Master's in Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelors of Science degrees in Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) as well as Financial Services from Indiana State University.
During her undergraduate career, Anne worked in medical malpractice, health services risk management, and the excess and surplus lines insurance market at a variety of firms including MedPro Group a Berkshire Hathaway Company, Arlington/Roe, and Risk Placement Services a Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. firm. In these various roles, Anne worked closely with leadership, underwriting, and client success teams on addressing client, patient and provider experiences. During this time, Anne also held leadership roles as a Gongaware and Networks Scholar, SGA Vice President, a 500 Festival Princess, and Co-Founder of the Student Philanthropy Group a Give to Blue initiative.
In graduate school, Anne worked full-time as Director of Client Experience as an Orr Fellow at Apex Benefits, a fast-growing, independent employee benefits organization in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this role she was responsible for leading key initiatives and projects necessary to provide employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefits costs while creating cultures of wellness. She enjoyed identifying opportunities for innovation and coordinating project execution which paired seamlessly with her work as an Orr Fellow in leading monthly Business Leader Speaker Series, engagement in non-profit consulting and creating social gatherings for fellows.
Throughout her academic journey, Anne has also served as a gubernatorial appointment on the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and as a Board Member for Indiana State University Alumni Association as well as Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana.
Anne’s professional interests include philanthropy, governmental affairs, provider/staff experience, operations, and community health.
Outside of work, Anne enjoys training for half marathons, serving as a Class VII Fellow for the Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation, and exploring new events, restaurants, and non-profits here in Indiana with friends and family.
Current Fellows
Anne Bowen – 1st Year
Anne Bowen (2024-2026) is a proud native of Terre Haute, Indiana. She earned her Master's in Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelors of Science degrees in Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) as well as Financial Services from Indiana State University.
During her undergraduate career, Anne worked in medical malpractice, health services risk management, and the excess and surplus lines insurance market at a variety of firms including MedPro Group a Berkshire Hathaway Company, Arlington/Roe, and Risk Placement Services a Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. firm. In these various roles, Anne worked closely with leadership, underwriting, and client success teams on addressing client, patient and provider experiences. During this time, Anne also held leadership roles as a Gongaware and Networks Scholar, SGA Vice President, a 500 Festival Princess, and Co-Founder of the Student Philanthropy Group a Give to Blue initiative.
In graduate school, Anne worked full-time as Director of Client Experience as an Orr Fellow at Apex Benefits, a fast-growing, independent employee benefits organization in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this role she was responsible for leading key initiatives and projects necessary to provide employers with custom multi-year strategies for lowering healthcare and pharmacy benefits costs while creating cultures of wellness. She enjoyed identifying opportunities for innovation and coordinating project execution which paired seamlessly with her work as an Orr Fellow in leading monthly Business Leader Speaker Series, engagement in non-profit consulting and creating social gatherings for fellows.
Throughout her academic journey, Anne has also served as a gubernatorial appointment on the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and as a Board Member for Indiana State University Alumni Association as well as Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana.
Anne’s professional interests include philanthropy, governmental affairs, provider/staff experience, operations, and community health.
Outside of work, Anne enjoys training for half marathons, serving as a Class VII Fellow for the Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation, and exploring new events, restaurants, and non-profits here in Indiana with friends and family.
Maximiliano Frausto– 1st Year
Maximiliano Frausto (2024-2026) was born in Long Beach, California and was raised in South Bend, Indiana. He earned his Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and Policy from Indiana University - Bloomington. Additionally, he holds a Certificate in the Business of Life Sciences from the Kelley School of Business.
During his undergraduate career, Max held various positions with organizations that served the Indiana community. Max interned with the American Red Cross - Indiana Region in their Operations department. His role consisted of assisting the regional Chief Operating Officer in the reopening of three Red Cross facilities that were forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. His next internship was as a Data Analyst Intern for the IU Health Children's Therapy Center. Max gathered clinical outcome data from their electronic health record system and presented the data to the staff on a weekly basis for analysis purposes.
In graduate school, Max completed a practicum experience with Clínica San Felipe, a healthcare organization that delivers care to the Spanish-speaking immigrant populations in the Southern United States. Here, he worked with primary care clinic locations out of the state of Texas in securing Medicaid reimbursement for services rendered to patients. In addition, he was tasked with creating training videos for office staff on how to navigate their newly implemented electronic health record system.
Following graduate school, Max became a Healthcare Consultant with a payer-offering focus at Baker Tilly US. His project experience ranged from software implementation, data analysis, and project management. In his free time, Max serves as a Volunteer Business Consultant with Hoosier Hospice Care.
Max's professional interests include community health, health equity, patient-centered care, and operations.
Outside of work, Max enjoys traveling, soccer, fishing, and spending time with friends.
Kendall Ranges – 2nd Year
Kendall Ranges (2023-2025) was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and was raised in South Bend, IN. He earned his Master’s in Health Administration and Bachelors of Science in Health Services Management from Indiana University - Indianapolis's Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health as a 4+1 accelerated student. Additionally, he holds an Associates of Applied Science in Non-Destructive Testing Technologies from the Community College of the Air Force.
Throughout his undergraduate pursuance, Kendall served as the President and Interim Treasurer for the Fairbanks Undergraduate Student Association, while serving as a council member for Community Health Network's, Patient Family & Advisory Council.
In graduate school, Kendall interned with patient care services at the Roudebush VA Medical Center to work on nursing initiatives with recruitment and retention during the pandemic. His next internship was as the Clinical Quality Strategy Intern II for Elevance Health to identify CAHPS gaps and improve whole health outcomes. Concluding this summer position, he became a project manager under the California regional medical director to assess financial risks for member experience measures and improving provider education.
In addition to graduate level working experience, Kendall served as the MHA Student Association President and Interim Secretary and competed at the NAHSE and UAB case competitions. Among these notable experiences he received the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Albert W. Dent graduate scholarship, the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) Ellis Bonner scholarship, and the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) Foster McGaw scholarship.
Kendall’s professional interests include strategy, population health, finance, health equity, and patient quality and safety.
Outside of work, Kendall enjoys concerts, playing his PS5, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends.
Bryce Showers – 2nd Year
Bryce Showers (2023-2025) is from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, but relocated to Indiana with his family in 2017. He earned his Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Indiana University - Indianapolis, a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of South Florida, and a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
While obtaining his MHA, Bryce practiced as Physical Therapist at IU Health’s University Hospital providing care to patients with various orthopedic and oncology diagnoses. There, he partnered with oncology physician leaders to develop the Multidisciplinary Oncologic Vitality and Exercise Program which aims to provide cancer survivors with numerous supportive services.
During his professional career, Bryce was an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and APTA Indiana. He spent time with the APTA Indiana Political Action Committee and APTA House of Delegates generating financial support, advocating for physical therapy practice, and learning about healthcare policy.
Bryce’s professional interests include patient and family centered care, team member experience, community health, operations, and quality improvement.
Outside of work, Bryce enjoys spending time with his family, staying active, traveling, and watching all sports.
2022-2024
Elizabeth Grimes, MS
Graduate School: Indiana University - Bloomington
Current Role: Practice Manager, Orthopedics at IU Health Saxony Hospital
Emily Haarman, MHA
Graduate School: University of Illinois at Chicago
Current Role: Chief of Staff, Indianapolis Suburban Region - IU Health
2021-2023
Jalynn Evans, MHA
Graduate School: University of Houston Clear Lake
Current Role: Strategy Consultant – Riley Children's Health
Katie Larin, MHA
Graduate School: University of Minnesota
Current Role: Practice Administrator, Pediatric Critical Care – IU Health
2020-2022
Mohit Limdi, MSHA, MBA, BSCHBE
Graduate School: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Current Role: Advisor, Business Strategy & Innovation - Northwell Health
Previous Role: Practice Administrator, IU Health Primary Care
Vi-An Nguyen, MHA
Graduate School: University of Illinois at Chicago
Current Role: Program Manager, Canning Thoracic Institute – Northwestern Medicine
2019-2021
Bryce Bogart, MHA
Graduate School: University of Missouri
Current Role: Consultant - Chartis Group
Hannah Kruer, MHA
Graduate School: Texas A&M University
Current Role: Program Manager, Social Determinants of Health - IU Health
Previous Roles: Project Manager, Community Health – IU Health, Program Manager - AmeriHealth Caritas
2018-2020
Stefany Ross, MHA
Graduate School: Ohio State University
Current Role: Director, Organizational Excellence & Alignment – IU Health
Mitch Parres, JD, MHA
Graduate School: Saint Louis University
Current Role: Associate General Counsel - IU Health
Previous Role: Staff Attorney, Senior - IU Health; Staff Attorney - IU Health
2017-2019
Naomi Plasky, MBA, MPH
Graduate School: Johns Hopkins University
Current Role: Senior Health Policy Advisor, US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions - United States Senate
Previous Roles: Senior Health Policy Advisor, Office of U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock; Senior Health Policy Advisor, Office of Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy, III; Legislative Assistant, Office of Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Senior Policy Fellow, Office of Congressman Mike Quigley, Legislative Analyst – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Alex Simonton, MHA
Graduate School: Indiana University - Indianapolis
Current Role: Director of Community Health, Infant & Maternal Mortality and Hypertension – IU Health
Previous Role: Director of Strategy – IU Health Foundation; Senior Manager of Strategic Projects, Indianapolis Suburban Region – IU Health
2016-2018
Jake Lazarus, MHA
Graduate School: University of Minnesota
Current Role: Program Manager, Value-Based Programs - Northwestern Medicine
Previous Roles: Practice Manager – NorthShore University Health System; Team Lead – Indiana CTSI; Program Manager, Precision Health Initiative – IU School of Medicine, Senior Consultant, Advisory Solutions - Q-Centrix
Farrah Shahin, MHA
Graduate School: University of Minnesota
Current Role: Manager, Nursing Strategic Projects - Cedars-Sinai
Previous Roles: Performance Improvement Consultant – Cedars-Sinai; Enterprise PMO Project Manager – Children’s National Health System, Senior Performance Improvement Consultant – Cedars-Sinai
2015-2017
Victoria Bratcher, MHA
Graduate School: University of Illinois – Chicago
Current Role: Director of APM Operations – Trinity Health
Previous Roles: Executive Director of Population Health Operations – IU Health; Director, Population Health – IU Health
Juan Guzman, MHA
Graduate School: Indiana University - Indianapolis
Current Role: Chief Operating Officer, Indianapolis Suburban Region (ISR) – IU Health
Previous Roles: Regional Service Line Director, Musculoskeletal & Oncology, Indianapolis Suburban Region (ISR) – IU Health; Service Line Director – Orthopedics, Indianapolis Suburban Region (ISR) – IU Health; Director of Planning, Indianapolis Suburban Region (ISR) – IU Health
Former Fellows
2022-2024
Elizabeth Grimes, MS
Graduate School: Indiana University - Bloomington
Current Role: Practice Manager, Orthopedics at IU Health Saxony Hospital
Emily Haarman, MHA
Graduate School: University of Illinois at Chicago
Current Role: Chief of Staff, Indianapolis Suburban Region - IU Health
2021-2023
Jalynn Evans, MHA
Graduate School: University of Houston Clear Lake
Current Role: Strategy Consultant – Riley Children's Health
Katie Larin, MHA
Graduate School: University of Minnesota
Current Role: Practice Administrator, Pediatric Critical Care – IU Health
2020-2022
Mohit Limdi, MSHA, MBA, BSCHBE
Graduate School: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Current Role: Advisor, Business Strategy & Innovation - Northwell Health
Previous Role: Practice Administrator, IU Health Primary Care
Vi-An Nguyen, MHA
Graduate School: University of Illinois at Chicago
Current Role: Program Manager, Canning Thoracic Institute – Northwestern Medicine
2019-2021
Bryce Bogart, MHA
Graduate School: University of Missouri
Current Role: Consultant - Chartis Group
Hannah Kruer, MHA
Graduate School: Texas A&M University
Current Role: Program Manager, Social Determinants of Health - IU Health
Previous Roles: Project Manager, Community Health – IU Health, Program Manager - AmeriHealth Caritas
2018-2020
Stefany Ross, MHA
Graduate School: Ohio State University
Current Role: Director, Organizational Excellence & Alignment – IU Health
Mitch Parres, JD, MHA
Graduate School: Saint Louis University
Current Role: Associate General Counsel - IU Health
Previous Role: Staff Attorney, Senior - IU Health; Staff Attorney - IU Health
2017-2019
Naomi Plasky, MBA, MPH
Graduate School: Johns Hopkins University
Current Role: Senior Health Policy Advisor, US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions - United States Senate
Previous Roles: Senior Health Policy Advisor, Office of U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock; Senior Health Policy Advisor, Office of Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy, III; Legislative Assistant, Office of Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Senior Policy Fellow, Office of Congressman Mike Quigley, Legislative Analyst – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Alex Simonton, MHA
Graduate School: Indiana University - Indianapolis
Current Role: Director of Community Health, Infant & Maternal Mortality and Hypertension – IU Health
Previous Role: Director of Strategy – IU Health Foundation; Senior Manager of Strategic Projects, Indianapolis Suburban Region – IU Health
2016-2018
Jake Lazarus, MHA
Graduate School: University of Minnesota
Current Role: Program Manager, Value-Based Programs - Northwestern Medicine
Previous Roles: Practice Manager – NorthShore University Health System; Team Lead – Indiana CTSI; Program Manager, Precision Health Initiative – IU School of Medicine, Senior Consultant, Advisory Solutions - Q-Centrix
Farrah Shahin, MHA
Graduate School: University of Minnesota
Current Role: Manager, Nursing Strategic Projects - Cedars-Sinai
Previous Roles: Performance Improvement Consultant – Cedars-Sinai; Enterprise PMO Project Manager – Children’s National Health System, Senior Performance Improvement Consultant – Cedars-Sinai
2015-2017
Victoria Bratcher, MHA
Graduate School: University of Illinois – Chicago
Current Role: Director of APM Operations – Trinity Health
Previous Roles: Executive Director of Population Health Operations – IU Health; Director, Population Health – IU Health
Juan Guzman, MHA
Graduate School: Indiana University - Indianapolis
Current Role: Chief Operating Officer, Indianapolis Suburban Region (ISR) – IU Health
Previous Roles: Regional Service Line Director, Musculoskeletal & Oncology, Indianapolis Suburban Region (ISR) – IU Health; Service Line Director – Orthopedics, Indianapolis Suburban Region (ISR) – IU Health; Director of Planning, Indianapolis Suburban Region (ISR) – IU Health
