Current and Past Fellows
Please see the below list of past fellows with their fellowship years, name, graduate school, current position and organization.
2004-2006
Sonal Owings; University of Michigan; Integration Strategies Administrator; Emory Healthcare
Kelli Gress; Ohio State University; Manager, Clinical Operations; Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University
Danny Lee; University of Michigan; Health Care Consultant; Gallup Consulting - Healthcare Practice
2005-2007
Laura Espy; University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; Medical Student; The Medical College of Ohio
Joseph John; The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Administrator, Clinical Operations; The Emory Clinic
Louis Simmons; Ohio State University; Senior Clinical Business Manager & Lead Administrator, Grady Operations; Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University
2006-2008
Nonyelum Agu; University of Michigan; Health Care Consultant; Stockamp & Associates
Rich Horlacher; University of Colorado; Regional Director, Managed Care; United Surgical Partners International
Nicholl Lewis; Emory University; Senior Business Manager; Emory Healthcare Nursing
2007-2009
Raven Carter; Tulane University; Vice President, Patient Satisfaction & Operations; Grady Health System
Josh Hesley; The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Consultant; Deloitte Consulting LLP
Sheryl Bluestein; Georgia State University; Business Manager; Emory Hospitals
2008-2010
Lauren Brummett; Washington University in St. Louis; Operations and Planning Coordinator; The Emory Clinic
Duriel Garner; University of South Carolina; Practice Manager, Specialty Care Operations and Strategy; Kaiser Permanente
Shannon Kowall; Georgia State University; Business Analyst; Emory Healthcare
2009-2011
Craig Jaffe; Rush University; Operations Improvement Consultant; Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Rebecca Migliaccio; University of Florida; Business Manager, Hospital Medicine Service; Emory Healthcare
Cortie Thompson; Medical University of South Carolina; Senior Manager; Emory Healthcare Administration
2010-2012
Lauren Ford; The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Second Year Fellow - Operations & Strategy Track; Emory Healthcare
Caroline Steadman; Medical University of South Carolina; Second Year Fellow - Financial Management Track; Emory Healthcare
Adam Tribbett; Saint Louis University; Second Year Fellow - Operations & Strategy Track; Emory Healthcare
2011-2013
Gavin McBrearity; Medical University of South Carolina; First Year Fellow - Operations & Strategy Track; Emory Healthcare
Caitlin Motley; Pennsylvania State University; First Year Fellow - Operations & Strategy Track; Emory Healthcare
Shelley Rosmarin; The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; First Year Fellow - Financial Management Track; Emory Healthcare
2012-2014 (Incoming June 2012)
Shannon Lauer; University of North Florida; Incoming Fellow - Financial Management Track; Emory Healthcare
Emily Pugh; University of Colorado; Incoming Fellow - Operations & Strategy Track; Emory Healthcare
Jessica Tribbett; The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Incoming Fellow - Operations & Strategy Track; Emory Healthcare
Min Worley; Georgia State University; Incoming Fellow - Operations & Strategy Track; Emory Healthcare
Testimonials
Cortie Thompson, Administrative Fellow 2009
"Each fellow's experience is customized to their interests, strengths, and even weaknesses. The opportunity to work directly with senior leaders gives each fellow the opportunity to experience diverse leadership styles, manage complex projects, and directly contribute to high-quality patient care throughout Emory Healthcare."
Shannon Kowall, Administrative Fellow 2008
"Emory Healthcare's fellowship program delivers on its promise of developing future leaders. Each fellow is aligned with an executive mentor and has the opportunity to learn from and work with other EHC leaders on projects and intiatives that have a direct impact on the operation. I feel very fortunate to be part of an organization that is truly patient-centered and focused on improving the quality of patient care and the patient experience."
Josh Hesley, Administrative Fellow 2007
"With health care becoming more complex each year, Emory offers its fellows the unique opportunity to experience and participate in various care-delivery settings. This diversity of experience provides a powerful perspective for the emerging health care landscape."
Nicholl Lewis, Administrative Fellow 2006
"The Emory Healthcare Administrative Fellowship Program has given me access to all the resources necessary to be an effective health-care leader. The size of the organization along with the array of services covering the continuum of care offer a robust and prolific learning environment. This, coupled with the mentorship of strong leaders, has challenged me and given me assurance of my future success."
Louis Simmons, Administrative Fellow 2005
"The Emory Healthcare Administrative Fellowship Program provided the foundation I needed to strengthen my leadership and operational skills. With this foundation and the mentorship that I received from various leaders and managers across the health-care system, I have been instilled with the belief that I can and will become a successful health-care leader."
Sonal Owings, Administrative Fellow 2004
"My fellowship experience provided me with a unique perspective of the complexity of a health care system that only few have the opportunity to obtain early in their careers. The highlights of teh Emory Healthcare fellowhship program included access to learning opportunities with executive leadership, working on system-wide projects and receiving career guidance provided by preceptors. All of these experiences provided me with a solid foundation for my career."
