Current Fellows

Amber Roberson, M.H.A., M.B.A.

Amber Roberson earned her dual Master of Business Administration and Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Houston–Clear Lake in 2024. While enrolled in her graduate program, Amber interned at Houston Methodist Hospital within the Department of Community Benefits. In this role, she supported the implementation of a new screening system aimed at more effectively identifying patients at high risk for one or more social determinants of health. She analyzed both historical and incoming data trends to help ensure appropriate resources were allocated to address patient needs and conducted research to evaluate potential external partners for providing transportation assistance to patients lacking reliable transportation to and from medical appointments. During her graduate studies, Amber also worked as a substitute teacher at her former high school, where hearing firsthand about the health disparities and inequities faced by the students and families in her community reinforced her passion for improving healthcare access and equity. Prior to graduate school, Amber earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Dimensions of Organizations with a Business Foundations minor from the University of Texas at Austin.

Emily Sander, M.H.A.

Emily Sander earned her Master of Health Administration from The University of North Texas Health Science Center in 2025. While enrolled in her master’s program, Emily was an Administrative Intern with Cook Children’s Physician Network. In this role, she worked closely with the Neighborhood Health Center leadership to address the high no show rates of underserved communities in Fort Worth. By understanding the different social determinants of health that impacted these patients, she developed an intervention plan amongst the 7 Neighborhood Health Centers that catered to the targeted patient population. As a graduate student, Emily also worked as a Patient Coordinator at Northstar Dermatology in North Richland Hills, TX where she gained front line experience in patient access. Prior to pursuing her graduate degree, Emily completed her Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Neuroscience from Centenary College of Louisiana.