Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics
A huge thank you to LeeAnna Spiva and Susan Thurman of WellStar, and to Monica Agate, Michelle Whithead, and Matt Fisher of Georgia Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) for coming out on September 20th, 2024 and speaking to our students on their respective organizations. Cultivating industry partnerships is a vital part of the HMI program, and we greatly appreciate our partners taking the time to share their insights with our students!
On September 18th, 2024, HMI students had a fantastic time connecting with the industry professionals
at Health Connect South in Atlanta, held at the Georgia Aquarium. The unique setting provided a vibrant atmosphere for our students to network and exchange ideas with key decision makers in the digital healthcare ecosystem. It was a valuable opportunity to engage with others in the field, share insights, and explore potential collaborations.
Thank you to Sweta Sneha, PhD for bringing the opportunities of growth, learning, and professional networking to students, faculty, and staff.
A huge congratulations to Dabnei LeBlanc, PMP, RT(R)(T) for being awarded the Outstanding Student Award for MSHMI! Dabnei was recognized for her outstanding performance in our program and dedication to health informatics. We are so proud of you, Dabnei!
A huge thank you to Matthew Fisher and Adam Gobin for representing Georgia Chapter HFMA, along with Tom Finnerty and Donna Scowden from Kids Health First Pediatric Alliance for attending our Executive Speaker Series. It was a privilege for these business leaders to share with our students membership opportunities and the challenges facing pediatric healthcare. Shout-out to Sweta Sneha, PhD for continually providing invaluable opportunities like this, enabling growth and success. Thank you Millena Da Silva and Tonya Clark, MBA for your assistance with the seamless functioning of the event!!!
Thank you to our HMI students who attended the TAG: Enhancing The Patient Experience With Technology event at Elevance Health, hosted by TAG Digital Health. It was such a valuable experience hearing the speakers discuss how we can enhance patient outcomes with emerging technologies. We cannot wait to see the impact our students will have in digital health!
Congratulations to Sweta Sneha, PhD, executive director of the Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics at KSU on being named a Top 20 Woman of Excellence in 2024 by the bipartisan American
Multi Ethnic Coalition.
Sweta received the award at the 12th Annual AMEC & MEATF Congressional International Women’s Day Celebrations held in the U.S. Capitol Building. U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis and U.S. Senator Mike Braun presented the honor. The awards recognize women who excel in their fields and have made positive impacts on people's lives.
