Master of Health Administration Winter Newsletter
This issue of our M.H.A. newsletter celebrates the remarkable ways Saint Louis University M.H.A. alumni, students, and faculty are shaping the future of healthcare leadership.
From driving system-wide transformation to honing executive presence and preparing the next generation of leaders, our community is making a tangible difference. Each story reflects the SLU M.H.A. commitment to leading with purpose, fostering collaboration, and improving health outcomes across diverse healthcare settings, showcasing why our program continues to stand out nationally.
Alumni Spotlights
Sean Hogan (M.H.A. ‘90) is the president of Mercy South Communities, serving a broad spectrum of coordination and responsibilities across south St. Louis County, Jefferson County and southern Illinois. Read more.
In the newest episode of "Public Health: Unscripted" podcast, MHA Alum & current service line manager at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Aubrey Zahuranec (M.H.A. '23), shares her career journey. Listen here.
Faculty Features
The Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice is delighted to announce the appointment of Kimberly Enard to the James R. Kimmey, M.D., M.P.H., Endowed Chair in Public Health. Read more.
Marcea Walter, assistant professor and director of the Master of Health Administration Program, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Nancy McNeir Ring Award for Excellence in Teaching. The Nancy McNeir Ring Award is SLU’s highest honor for teaching. Read more.
Student Spotlight
Second-year Master of Health Administration student Ishan Singh is blending his love for the business world with his passion for health economics to advance efficiency and equity in health care. Read more.
Program News
The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) Board of Directors approved the reaccreditation of Saint Louis University’s Master of Health Administration program for an eight-year term. Read more.
Student Success
The Class of 2025 is launching careers across leading healthcare organizations, and each logo on the map shows the next step in their journey as healthcare leaders. This past summer, the Class of 2026 gained hands-on experience at healthcare organizations across the country. We are proud to introduce the MHA Class of 2027, a talented and diverse group ready to make an impact in the health care field.
Community Service Highlights
SAHMP students contributed 289 service hours this semester across a wide range of events, including:
- Cardinal Glennon Gallup – Assisted with raffle, parking, and event grounds (seven students)
- Ranken Jordan Beyond Gala – Supported auctions, drinks, after-party games, and event setup (15 students)
- Bridge Bread Gala – Helped with live and silent auctions (five students)
- Leukemia 24/7 Golf Tournament & Cancer Support Hope After Dark – Ran games and guided participants (individual students)
- Friends of Kids with Cancer Fashion Show & Boutique – Assisted with raffles, auctions, and craft services (six students)
- Ranken Jordan 5k for Play – Supported setup, children’s games, cheering, and clean-up (two students)
- Postcard Event for “Giving is a Family Tradition” – Wrote cards for families experiencing prolonged newborn hospitalization (all students)
- St. Agnes Home Carmelite Christmas Market & STL Children’s Winter Camp Independence – Participated in festive community events
Professional Development Highlights
Students also took part in career-building events to enhance their leadership and networking skills:
- Alumni Networking Happy Hour – Urban Chestnut; 20 students and 18 alumni participated, connecting in a fun, social setting
- Mercy South Hospital Tour & Alumni Networking – 18 students toured hospital departments (CATH Lab, laboratory, histology) and engaged with alumni panels
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital Tour & Alumni Networking – 14 students visited WISE, the emergency department, and new patient floors, while learning from alumni panels
College for Public Health and Social Justice
The Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice is the only academic unit of its kind, studying social, environmental and physical influences that together determine the health and well-being of people and communities. It also is the only accredited school or college of public health among nearly 250 Catholic institutions of higher education in the United States. Guided by a mission of social justice and focus on finding innovative and collaborative solutions for complex health problems, the college offers nationally recognized programs in public health and health administration.