Sara Lederman (MPH ’18) was recently interviewed on “LIVE with Kelly and Ryan” about Minnesota COVIDSitters, the organization she helped start to support medical professionals on the front lines of the pandemic.
Alumni
Wazwaz (MHA ’16) named CEO of Kindred-Chicago-Central Hospital
Al Wazwaz (MHA ’16) was named chief executive officer of Kindred-Chicago-Central Hospital in Illinois.
Giles (MHA ’02) appointed chief executive officer at Southwest Healthcare System
Jared Giles (MHA ’02) has been promoted to chief executive officer at Southwest Healthcare System in Wildomar, CA.
Hause (MPH ’11) named UMN-Arthritis Foundation Fellow
Emily Hause (MPH ’11) was recently awarded a fellowship from the University of Minnesota that was made possible by the Arthritis Foundation.
Careers of Impact: Making Health a Human Right – Stephanie Yendell, DVM/MPH ’11
Stephanie Yendell (DVM/MPH-PHP ’11) supervises the Health Risk Intervention Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health and runs the Lead and Healthy Homes and Toxic Free Kids programs.
Volunteer Spotlight: Senka Hadzic (MPH ’08)
Senka Hadzic works as a project facilitator at the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI), volunteers on the SPH Alumni Society’s Opioid Work Group, and mentors SPH students.
Heavens (MHA ’04) named vice president for Ascension Health
Michelle Heavens (MHA ’04) was named the vice president of Operations, Clinical and Network Services for Ascension Health.
Tingey (MHA ’10) named COO for Henderson Hospital
Ryan Tingey (MHA ’10) was named the chief operating officer (COO) for Henderson Hospital in Henderson, NV.
Alozie (MPH ’10) named CMO for El Paso’s Del Sol Medical Center
Ogechika Alozie (MPH ’10) was named the new chief medical officer (CMO) at Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso, TX.
Jones (MHA ’03) named to list of 50 African American leaders in health care to know
Becker’s Hospital Review named Ken Jones (MHA ’03) to its list highlighting African Americans who have taken on leadership roles across the country in hospitals, health systems, and national organizations.
Harrison (MPH ’13) joins UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization
Megan Harrison will be supporting low- and middle-income countries to develop national food-based dietary guidelines.
Volunteer Spotlight: Ron Pearson (MS ’85 )
Ron Pearson is a 1985 graduate of the environmental health program and currently serves as the secretary for the SPH Alumni Society Board of Directors and volunteers on the Engagement Committee.
