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.

Mikkie Chu, M.H.A.

Mikkie Chu completed her Master of Health Administration at George Mason University online in 2022. While enrolled in graduate school, Mikkie served as a leader and member of the George Mason University MHA Networking Committee to promote networking engagement and professional development opportunities for Mason’s online MHA student population. For her GMU capstone practicum, Mikkie conducted an environmental scan of the U.S. healthcare labor shortage, analyzing post-COVID system management staffing challenges and identifying strategies useful for workforce recruitment and retention. During her master’s program, Mikkie also worked as an administrative assistant at the Eating Recovery Center. Mikkie’s other professional experience includes being a nurse recruiter for AMN Healthcare and a patient care technician for Total Access Urgent Care. Prior to pursuing her graduate degree, Mikkie earned her Bachelor of Science and Anthropology in Global Health & Environment and her minor in Healthcare Management from Washington University in St. Louis.

Lauren Horton, M.H.A.

Lauren Horton earned her Master of Health Administration at The University of North Texas – Health Science Center in 2022. While enrolled in her master's program, Lauren was a graduate intern at the Division of Diversity and Inclusion, located in the Office of Institutional Equity and Access here at UT Southwestern. In this role, she was responsible for supporting UTSW Business Resource Group events, staff leadership initiatives and the annual Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program. Additionally, during her graduate program Lauren served in the American College of Healthcare Executives, North Texas Chapter as the Student Council Chair for 2021-2022. Lauren completed her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2020. Prior to her graduate program, Lauren interned at the Texas Department of State Health Services Region 8 Headquarters.