Erika Collins, M.H.A.

Erika Collins earned her Master of Health Administration from Saint Louis University in 2024. While enrolled in her master’s program, Erika was a graduate intern at UT Southwestern Medical Center in the Nursing Ambulatory Department. In this role, she was responsible for finding home health vendors who specialized in updating Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service policies to streamline policy information and ensure state compliance. Additionally, she built a Task Tracker to improve medical office assistant training to clarify responsibilities and help prioritize tasks during downtime. As a graduate student, Erika gained experience in public health research as a research assistant investigating COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among African American and Black populations. Prior to her graduate studies, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a minor in Sociology from the University of North Texas in 2021.

Marcus Peña, M.H.A.

Marcus Peña earned his Master of Health Administration at Texas A&M University in 2024. While enrolled in his master’s program, Marcus was an Administrative Intern at Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth. In this role, he worked with key leaders on a capital asset audit and a par recalibration project with the materials management team. Marcus’ other professional experience includes serving as a Physical Therapy program admissions advisor through Texas A&M’s Office of Professional School Advising, as well as a Medical Data Analyst at Brazos Spine in College Station, Texas. Alongside his studies, Marcus competed in several MHA case competitions across the country. Prior to pursuing his graduate degree, Marcus completed his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Public Health at Texas A&M University.

Mathew Garcia, M.H.A.

Mathew Garcia earned his Master of Health Administration at Texas A&M University in 2023. While enrolled in his master's program, Mathew was a Hospital Operations intern at Memorial Hermann Katy. In this role, he was responsible for creating a workflow for a system-wide initiative aimed at reducing emergency room misutilization at the campus level. Additionally, Mathew played a role in the financial analysis of various operational projects connected to Memorial Hermann's hospital planning and expansion efforts. Prior to pursuing his graduate degree, Mathew completed his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a specialization in Actuarial Science, minor in Business Foundations and certificate in Risk Management at the University of Texas at Austin. Mathew's professional background also includes serving as a Project Assistant within the Accountable Care Organization at St. Joseph Regional Hospital in Bryan, Texas.

Neetthu George, M.H.A.

Neetthu George earned her Master of Health Administration from the University of South Florida in 2023. While enrolled in her master’s program, Neetthu was a graduate intern at Suncoast Community Health Centers Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). In this role, she was responsible for strategizing techniques to increase efficiency at the call center and collaborated with clinic leadership for improvements in patient satisfaction. Upon the completion of her internship, she transitioned into her role as a Manager in Training for the organization, for which she helped create initiatives in the Information Technology department and implemented them in multiple clinic sites. Additionally, Neetthu gained experience as an Administrative Floater for Gastro Florida, an expansive gastroenterology physician group across Tampa Bay. Prior to pursuing her master’s program, Neetthu received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Nova Southeastern University.

Maggie Reyes, M.H.A.

Maggie Reyes earned her Master of Health Administration from the University of South Florida in 2023. While enrolled in her graduate program, she served as the Vice President of the Healthcare Management Student Association and a volunteer at Moffitt Cancer Center. To supplement her education, she worked as a Medical Assistant and an Administrative Assistant to gain a greater understanding of clinical and administrative processes. Additionally, Maggie held internships with the American College of Healthcare Executives Western Florida Chapter and the USF Tampa General Physicians Group. In these roles she added value by improving member engagement and leading a clinical integration and transitions of care improvement project, respectively. Prior to her graduate studies, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, with a dual concentration in biological sciences and health management, from the University of South Florida in 2021.