The Master of Health Administration Alumni Organization (MHAAO) is an affiliate of the University of Missouri Alumni Association, an independent, not-for-profit educational corporation.

The purpose of this Organization is to provide services to its alumni constituency and to the University.

Services and activities may be educational, developmental, or social and may encourage both fellowship and constructive contributions to the University.

This Organization encourages alumni to support the department and the University and to participate in building a greater University.

The goals of the organization shall be:

• to encourage the participation of Master of Health Administration alumni, students, and faculty in the activities and services of the MHA Alumni Organization,
• to promote, support, and be involved in the continuing development of the Health Administration program,
• to provide opportunities for networking, mentoring, information exchange, social interaction, and continuing education among alumni, students, and faculty,
• to assist alumni and students in identifying employment, residency/fellowship, and internship opportunities,
• to promote and maintain the quality of professionalism among graduates of the Health Administration program, and
• to communicate and coordinate the activities, interests, and concerns of the Organization with other entities internal and external to the University.

2024- 25 Board of Directors
Dexter D’Costa ‘05
OptumInsight

Tim Kephart ‘13
M2 Orthopedics

Sara Sternberger ‘86
Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Emmy Matthews ‘20
Ludi

Madeline Cremin ‘22
Mayo Clinic in Florida

Dillon Falk ‘18
University of Missouri SOM

Mikel Whittier ‘16
UCLA Health

Shaun Custard ‘04
Methodist Fremont Health

Curt Hohman ‘91
Avera Health

Daniel Vogel ‘18
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South

Ron Present ‘87
Armanino Healthcare Solutions

Dan Kline ‘85
New York College of Podiatric Medicine

David Gardner ‘23
Children’s Mercy Kansas City

David Meyerhoff ‘23
Saint Luke’s Health System

Student Engagement

Student Engagement Committee is tasked with assisting in student recruitment efforts which may include interacting with prospective students, raising money for student scholarships, and selecting the recipients of the scholarships.

Membership

Membership Committee is charged with providing recommendations for ways to enhance service to members, developing plans and programs for attracting new members and retaining existing members, and determining ways to encourage participation from active and inactive alumni.

The College of Health Sciences emails the Master of Health Administration (MHA) Newsletter once a semester, reflecting on the activities throughout the semester within the College.

The program director will also post recaps on a semester basis to update alumni on activities in the program. Please be sure to join our LinkedIn group.

The “MHA Spotlight Series” on MHA Alumni LinkedIn spotlights the three elements that make our MHA community thrive.
•MHA Students
•MHA Alumni
•MHA Faculty

Join the MHA Alumni LinkedIn group!

Mizzou Health Administration Alumni

The MHAAO congratulates you on choosing to pursue an MHA degree with the University of Missouri-Columbia. Whether you are a current residential or executive MHA graduate student or a recent MHA alum, we share in your excitement to further your career with an MHA degree. We are family at Mizzou and want to welcome you to our extended family. 

We wanted to share with you an exciting opportunity to further enhance your networking and expand on your learning experience. We invite you to join the MHA Alumni Organization and benefit from the numerous advantages of being part of this MHA alumni-focused association.

We look forward to seeing you at our next MHA Social, MHA Fall Institute or even you volunteering as a member of the MHAAO Board.

Networking Opportunities

• Annual Fall Institute provides an opportunity to reconnect with your Mizzou roots and interact with your MHA peers, as well as current students
• Annual ACHE gathering provides an opportunity to re-engage with fellow HMI alum, as well as current students
• Awareness of job opportunities within organizations led by MHA alum
• Alumni Social Events in Missouri and beyond!

Give Back to the MHA

• Knowledge sharing and access to expertise
• Opportunity to participate in the MHA Alumni Internship Preceptorship Program
• Opportunity to support the MHA Students Mock Interviews Program
• Access to Wednesday Professional Development Forum Speaker series
• MHA Alumni Board Membership and leadership opportunities!

Communication Tools

• MHA Alumni Newsletter providing program updates and alumni news
• MHA Alumni LinkedIn page to stay professionally connected virtually
• Alumni Database – be sure to add your new contact information!

Mizzou Discounts 

• Download the free Mizzou App (Mizzou Alumni Association)
  • Gain access to benefits and discounts
• Visit mizzou.com/discounts
  • Promo Code to save 25% at the Mizzou Store (online or in-store)
  • View retailer discounts available throughout the country

How to I connect with other alumni?

• Find other alums using the alumni database.

How do I become an alumni mentor?

• Contact Sue Boren at BorenS@health.missouri.edu or Diki Lama at ldlpdp@missouri.edu

How do I volunteer to speak at a student forum?

• Please contact Rick Sommer at sommerr@health.missouri.edu or 573-882-1783, who schedules professional development forums for the students. We are always looking for volunteers to talk about their organization and current trends in healthcare.

How do I host an internship for a student?

• Please contact Rick Sommer at sommerr@health.missouri.edu or 573-882-1783.

How do I host an Executive Management Study (EMS Project)?

• Please contact Sue Boren at BorenS@health.missouri.edu or 573-882-1492. Dr. Boren identifies the projects during the summer and organizes the EMS teams in the early fall to work on projects through the fall and spring semesters.

Can I assist a student in their professional development in some other, less time consuming, way?

• YES! If you would be willing to conduct “mock interviews” and/or resume reviews, contact Rick Sommer at sommerr@health.missouri.edu or 573-882-1783. Pairings are generally set up early in the Fall semester but can occur throughout the year if a student has a need for additional help.

For more information, to submit news about yourself or other alumni, or to get involved with our organization, contact:

Master of Health Administration Program
College of Health Sciences
University of Missouri
326 Clark Hall, Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 573-884-0698
E-mail: borens@health.missouri.edu / mhaadmissions@missouri.edu