MHA Program at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

We're super excited to share the 2024 edition of Leaders in the MHAking! Leaders in the MHAking is an annual publication created by the students in the Johns Hopkins MHA program to highlight events, accomplishments, and experiences of its students and alumni! A HUGE applause for our Editors Jenny Jun and Scott Yuki, MHA for their tremendous effort and time! This publication truly could not have been made without their dedication. Thank you to all our other contributors as well who helped make this possible! As our program continues to build our community, we hope you enjoy this edition and look forward to other future updates! You can access the full publication here: https://lnkd.in/erBf8vh3

In the season of being thankful, our dedicated MHA students had the privilege of volunteering with?Charm City Care Connection, supporting their mission to serve the community. During this meaningful experience, students came together to assemble wound care kits, feminine hygiene packs, and safer smoking supplies—critical resources that make a real difference in the Baltimore community. We are proud to contribute to such impactful work and grateful for the opportunity to support our community!?

There are many things to be thankful for this season— one of them being our students! Our MHA Class of 2025 and 2026 celebrated Friendsgiving with one another last week by bringing meals close to their heart! Whether that be a family recipe or a meal culturally important to them, our MHA cohorts got a chance to connect deeper and share more about their background. Here’s to more moments of friendships and gratitude!

Today, members of the Class of 2026 MHA Cohort had the privilege to visit Baltimore Medical System at Yard 56, one of the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Federally Qualified Health Centers with Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. During the visit, we gained valuable insights into operating a safety-net outpatient center in Baltimore, including staffing models, patient sliding-scale systems, and the role of locums in healthcare delivery. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Nicole Namour and Harleen Grewal for an engaging tour and for sharing their expertise about this critical healthcare resource!

Our MHASA DEI committee is hosting an event among underrepresented minorities (URMs) on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 at 8PM EST. ? During this open house, we will be talking about the MHA degree, specifically promoting the representation of URMs in the health management sector. This is a great opportunity to meet with other like-minded individuals and learn more about Johns Hopkins MHA program. We will be hearing from a distinguished MHA alumni as well, so stay tuned! ? This is going to be a student-led event so please feel free to ask any questions regarding representation, student life experience, living in Baltimore, coursework pace, our residency, why we chose Hopkins over others, etc. ? Reach out to DEI Co-Chairs?[email protected]?and?[email protected]?and with any questions about the event or Keasha ([email protected]), our program coordinator, with any program/application questions. ? We look forward to seeing you virtually! Registration is now open.

The MHA Student Association (MHASA) DEI committee is excited to share the launch of First Gen Trailblazer Talks, a new initiative to support MHA students, especially first-generation college students, as they navigate graduate school. Through 1-2 events per term, we'll feature healthcare professionals sharing their experiences, insights, and advice, alongside interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. ? Our goal is to empower students by providing them with resources, mentorship, and community to succeed in graduate school and beyond. ? Interested in speaking or participating? Complete our brief survey to get involved!?If you have any questions, please reach out to DEI Co-Chairs?Asisat (Kofo) Akanbi?or?Trey Wineglass. ? Survey Link:?https://lnkd.in/e9eaKvNM

It was a tremendous honor for our MHA Class of 2026 to host Kevin Sowers, President of Johns Hopkins Health System and Executive Vice President of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Mr. Sowers shared his inspiring personal and professional journey, and emphasized the importance of seizing every opportunity to learn and grow. His reflections on leadership as well as his mission to support women and underrepresented leaders in healthcare resonated deeply with our class. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Sowers for his time, wisdom, and leadership. His insights will undoubtedly guide us as we aim to shape the future of healthcare!

We are pleased to announce two upcoming BSPH Open Houses: In-Person Open House: October 18, 2024 Virtual Open House: October 25, 2024 These events provide a valuable opportunity to explore our various programs and get your questions answered. In the afternoon, we will be hosting program-specific breakout sessions, where you can meet with MHA staff and faculty directly. For more details, please visit our Information Sessions and Events page: https://lnkd.in/gaHfBhqt Register for the In-Person Open House (October 18): https://lnkd.in/gcGg2V2E Register for the Virtual Open House (October 25): https://lnkd.in/g3JFYi5J We look forward to welcoming you at one of these events!

We’re proud to highlight another outstanding healthcare leader for their impactful contributions! Though National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, our commitment to valuing diversity and recognizing leaders from all backgrounds remains strong as we continue our journey in advancing public health. Thank you to all our healthcare leaders who have truly paved the way!

We’re proud to recognize another trailblazer in healthcare whose vision, leadership, and commitment have made a lasting impact.