DHA News

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

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)

The National Drifters, Incorporated, is a distinguished organization of over 700 volunteers across 38 chapters nationwide, united in a mission of service, scholarship, and sisterhood . Since its founding in 1954 in Waco, Texas, the Drifters have grown from a small circle of friends into a powerful national network dedicated to: 💫 Providing scholarships that open doors of opportunity for youth💫 Extending care and support to our cherished seniors💫 Advancing voter education a

I was officially sworn in on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025, as a newly elected Trustee for the Village of Berkeley, Illinois. I am deeply...