DHA News

We are proud to recognize Stormie Wakemup, CMU DHA Cohort 2024, for her continued leadership and commitment to education within the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal community. As a member of the Board of Regents at Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, Stormie reflects on graduation season as a celebration of educational sovereignty, cultural identity, and the accomplishments of emerging language keepers, artists, scientists, and business leaders. A proud alumna of Saginaw Chippewa Tribal

Congratulations to Stormie Wakemup, CMU DHA Cohort 2024, on her election as Trustee Vice Chair of the Michigan Community College Association Executive Committee, beginning July 1st. This appointment is a meaningful recognition of Stormie’s leadership and strengthens the representation of Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College and Anishinaabe women within Michigan’s community college leadership. We proudly celebrate this outstanding achievement and the important voice she brings to t

Congratulations to Dr. Philip Eappen, CMU DHA Cohort 2017, on the publication of AI in Healthcare: A Transparent Approach to Informatics, now available worldwide through Taylor & Francis Group. This important collaborative work explores how artificial intelligence can be integrated into healthcare while remaining transparent, explainable, and ethically grounded. We celebrate Dr. Eappen, his co-editors, and the contributing authors whose expertise is helping shape the future o

Congratulations to Eric Price, CMU DHA Cohort 2023, on presenting at the inaugural Becker’s Rural Healthcare Leadership Summit. Eric participated in a panel discussion focused on payer-provider partnerships and how strong, collaborative relationships can improve the economic health of rural communities, hospitals, and entire regions. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to an important national conversation about healthcare leadership, sustainability, and communit

Congratulations to Mary Tripod, Cohort 2020, on her new role as Chief Operating Officer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire. After a thoughtful transition from healthcare leadership, Mary has found a role that aligns her expertise in operations and leadership with meaningful community impact. We look forward to the positive difference she will make in this next chapter. Wishing you continued success, Mary! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/marycaintri

Please join us in recognizing Kate Hodgkins, Cohort 2023, for her continued contributions to impactful research and scholarship. Kate actively advances work focused on workplace mental health and well-being among faculty, staff, and graduate students in health professions education. Her research explores critical issues such as burnout and loneliness, with important implications for organizational policy and practice. Her work has been presented at the Annual Research Symposi

The 9th Annual Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions Research Symposium brought faculty, staff, and students together to share their latest research projects. Sara Boykni, Cohort 2024, recently presented her qualitative research at Central Michigan University—a meaningful milestone in her doctoral journey. Her study, Between Crisis and Cost: Public Accounts of Emergency Healthcare Billing , explored how individuals describe their experiences with emergency

I am excited to share that Cody Traffanstedt, MHA, FACHE, CMPE, Cohort 2024, has joined the ambulatory leadership team at Baptist Health - Central Alabama as Director of Operations, Surgical Services. In this role, Cody will help lead and advance surgical services across Central Alabama’s River Region and surrounding communities. This appointment reflects a strong commitment to operational excellence, patient-centered care, and healthcare leadership. As a member of DHA Cohort

The 9th Annual Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions Research Symposium brought faculty, staff, and students together to share their latest research projects. Grateful to have my poster included at The Herbert H. & Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions Annual Research Symposium. Thanks to Ella Kenworthy for assisting as a second coder in this qualitative study and for presenting on my behalf, and to Dr. Lana V. Ivanitskaya for her guidance and sup

We are proud to recognize Silva Boumajhed, Cohort 2024, on receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Honored to receive the Distinguished Service Award from the CA Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics . This recognition reflects a shared commitment to advancing our profession, strengthening our voice, and advocating for the value of the care we provide. I’m grateful to the mentors who guided me, the colleagues who challe

It was an honor and privilege to be inducted into the @deltaomega public health community Grand Valley State University chapter. Also, was honored to present my research on dropout rate at the Michigan Public Health Association Epidemiology Conference at GVSU. More importantly was seeing how epidemiological research are transformed into actionable policies that have helped to transform and improve populations health around Michigan. It was awesome time catching up with public

This week, we shared our work at HPE Connect Day, hosted by the Michigan Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education Dr. Elizabeth Evans DHA, MSW presented a lightning talk titled: “Engaging Tribal Communities in Michigan: A Community-Led Approach to Suicide and Substance Use Prevention.” This work highlights how community-led, participatory approaches, like PC CARES, support meaningful translation of research into practice. Rather than simply delivering informat

On behalf of the Central Michigan University Doctor of Health Administration Alumni Student Network, we are proud to congratulate Deborah Lull, DHA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, on her appointment to the Board of the Michigan Organization of Nurse Leaders! This is an incredible and well-deserved accomplishment that reflects Dr. Lull’s outstanding leadership, dedication to nursing excellence, and commitment to advancing healthcare across Michigan. Her vision to strengthen leadership pip

As I approach the end of my doctoral coursework, I’ve been challenged, pushed, and rewarded greatly in this journey and I’m grateful to share my induction during this journey into both The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and SCLA – The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement One thing about anishinaabe, is we tend to keep the achievements and strides to ourselves instead of sharing out publicly. So, humbly, I offer up some pieces of this journey, so others can see w

On March 27, 2026, Dr. Bowen presented findings from her doctoral dissertation at the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters—a distinguished forum that brings together scholars across disciplines to share research that advances knowledge, practice, and societal impact. Participation in MASAL represents a significant scholarly achievement. The Academy provides a rigorous, peer-informed environment where research is not only disseminated but also critically engaged, posi

The Chicago Health Executives Forum honored Prof. Maggie Ozan (Rafferty) with the prestigious Healthcare Leadership Award for advancing the field of healthcare leadership through sustained impact, innovation, and commitment to the community. As our Undergraduate Program Director, Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, Loyola University Chicago, Dr. Ozan-Rafferty leads with intention, care, and a deep commitment to student success. She brings the perspectiv

Katie Delaney of Brookfield , Illinois , was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Central Michigan University . Delaney is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of sen

The evolving landscape of physician and provider recruitment requires more than operational efficiency—it demands intentional leadership, strategic collaboration, and a commitment to developing the next generation of healthcare leaders. The Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment continues to play a pivotal role in advancing this work nationally, particularly through its Shared Interest Groups (SIGs), which cultivate regional engagement and professional c

Dr. Alton Knight Jr. (2022), Dr. Nicole Dingwell Frendt (2022), Dr. Sherry Hodge (2022), Dr. Delta Humphries (2022), Dr. Keshia Chinyelum Anerobi (2022), Dr. Gwendolyn Young, (2022), Dr. Yvonne Randolph (2022), Dr. Lee Andre'a Bowen (2016), Dr. Matrona Mbugua (2016), Dr. Oluwasola Adineran (2022)