Aug. 20, 2026
The Mizzou MHA program is pleased to announce the Fall 2026 Professional Development Series. These events are open to all College of Health Sciences students. Sessions will be held from 3-4 p.m. in 104 Clark Hall.
For questions, contact Rick Sommer at sommerr@missouri.edu.
| Featured speaker | Description | Session date |
|---|---|---|
| Audra Jenkins Career Coach MU Graduate Student Career Services | Learn how to create a resume that stands out and showcases your skills. | Sept. 9, 2026 |
| Alumni panel | Hear from MHA alumni as they share their career journeys, professional experiences, and advice for success in healthcare administration. | Sept. 16, 2026 |
| Laura Roesch Career Coach MU Graduate Student Career Services | Tips and strategies to confidently answer questions, make a strong first impression, and succeed in your next interview. | Sept. 23, 2026 |
| Trey Wilson, MHA Consultant WittKieffer | Learn about WittKieffer, a leading executive search and leadership advisory firm that partners with healthcare organizations to identify and develop strong leaders. | Sept. 30, 2026 |
| Alumni panel | Hear from MHA alumni as they share their career journeys, professional experiences, and advice for success in healthcare administration. | Oct. 7, 2026 |
| Early Careerist Panel | Hear from recent MHA alumni as they share their transition from graduate school to the workforce, early career experiences, and advice for professional success in healthcare administration. | Oct. 14, 2026 |
| Rick Sommer, MSPH, MSPA Executive in Residence Mizzou MHA program | Overview of MHA internship placement process | Oct. 21, 2026 |
| Kyle Yungbluth, MHA Administrative Fellow MU Health Care | MU Health Care Summer 2027 Internship Introduction. | Oct. 28, 2026 |
| Tim Kephart, MHA, PMP CEO Orthopedic Health of Kansas City | Leadership Challenges in a Physician-Owned Practice | Nov. 4, 2026 |
| Linda Le Clair Executive Talent Recruiter Community Health Systems | Meet the organization | Nov. 18, 2026 |
| Alumni panel | Hear from MHA alumni as they share their career journeys, professional experiences, and advice for success in healthcare administration. | Dec. 2, 2026 |
