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Matt
B.B.A. Business Administration
University of Texas at San Antonio

Matt, a native of San Antonio, continues to call San Antonio home. He finished his Business degree just one credit shy of a minor in Biology and Chemistry. Matt competed at the National Tennis Tournament in doubles in Florida during his first few years at St. Mary’s University. He also spent two years completing his church mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Tacoma, Washington. He held several leadership positions organizing and training missionaries. Once he transferred to UTSA, Matt raised his family, worked full-time and graduated Cum Laude. He has spent time working at his father’s dental clinic in various capacities from dental assisting and bookkeeping to management roles. Matt enjoys tennis, golf, basketball and football.

Asha
B.S. Human Biology
University of Texas at Austin

Asha, a native of Ponca City, OK, graduated from UT in May 2006. During college, she was the Activity Coordinator for International Opportunities in Natural Sciences (IONS). Asha was one of the founding members of the Student Global AIDS Campaign and served on the organization’s media committee. She also received her national and state certification as a pharmacy technician, and she worked in the energetic environment of the CVS Pharmacy for two years – a highly rewarding experience. Asha enjoys visiting museums and historical sites, reading and hiking.

Ryan
B.A. Political Science
Trinity University

While completing her degree at Trinity, Ryan was the Community Service Chair of the Black Student Union. To pursue her interest in health care, she participated in the AIDS Outreach program with the Trinity University Voluntary Action Committee. During the summer, Ryan spent time volunteering at Houston Northeast Medical Center. She is now working at New York and Company clothing store, where she was promoted from sales associate to full-time sales leader.

	Sarah B.S. Business Administration- Management Hawaii Pacific University After growing up in Sacramento, California, Sarah went to Hawaii Pacific University to pursue her degree in Management. While getting her degree, she volunteered at the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society as a casework and volunteer manager. While in Hawaii, Sarah was honored with the Volunteer of the Year Award and the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Meritorious Service Award. She also volunteered at Kuakini Medical Center as a Therapeutic Recreation Aide. In her free time, Sarah enjoys playing soccer, traveling and cooking.
	Ashlee C. B.B.A. Business Administration- Marketing M.B.A. Businses Administration Texas Tech University Ashlee, a native Texan from Odessa, completed her undergraduate degree in Business Marketing at Texas Tech. Shortly after graduation, she accepted an administrative internship where she assisted the CEO in opening a new hospital in her hometown. Once construction was complete, Ashlee assumed the responsibility of implementing JCAHO policies for the hospital. She then pursued her MBA with a concentration in Health Organization Management. She received honors including induction into the Sigma Iota Epsilon Honor Society and National Dean’s List. After completing her MBA, Ashlee worked as Unit Coordinator for Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Odessa campus of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Ashlee’s interest include reading, golf and working out.
	Megan B.S. Psychology Minor: Biology Le Moyne College Megan was born and raised in Appalachian, New York. While pursuing her undergraduate degree at Le Moyne, she was a research assistant for two years in the psychology department. She presented her research at the National Association for Psychological Science Convention in May 2005 and 2006. Megan was a member of Psi Chi (the National Honor Society in Psychology) and Leaders Scholars, an organization that planned and presented leadership conferences. Megan has interned at Psychological Health Care, a multidisciplinary group mental health practice, and Centre Syracuse, an eating disorder partial hospital program. In her spare times she enjoys hiking, watching New York Yankee baseball and relaxing at the beach.
	Derrick B.S. Health Care Management Southern Illinois University Derrick, a native of New Orleans, LA, completed his degree in Health Care Management while serving in the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman, trained as a surgical technologist specialized in otolaryngology. Over the last nine years, Derrick served in the Navy filling various positions in healthcare facilities and on the battlefield in Iraq. He was the Head and Neck Surgical Team leader at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Assistant Clinical Manager at Naval Hospital Rota Spain, and most recently, he was clinical manager for the Otolaryngology, Allergy and Audiology Departments at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. His interests include traveling, mountain biking, snowboarding, climbing and golf.
	Joe B.S. Applied Exercise Physiology Texas A&M Joseph was born in Billings, Montana and graduated from Texas A&M in December 2005. Along the way, he played football at Sam Houston State University and was a member of the Singing Cadets at Texas A&M. Joseph served as a child advocate with Texas CASA in the courts in Brazos County. He worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bryan, Texas in Inpatient Physical Therapy. Joseph has taught First Aid, CPR and professional rescuer courses at the local Red Cross, and he currently works at Methodist Hospital as an Exercise Physiologist. He enjoys vacationing in Montana, watching sports, listening to music and working out.
	Scott B.A. Spanish Minor: Communication Southwestern University Scott graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX. While attending Southwestern, he served as Inter-Fraternity Council President, Phi Delta Theta Vice President, and was a member of Beta Beta Beta, Sigma Delta Pi, Student Foundation, Student Congress and Who’s Who. Scott worked as a lab assistant and tutor in Southwestern’s Language Learning Center. Among other health care experiences, Scott enjoyed working as an administrative intern with Questcare Medical Services, Physician’s Association in Dallas. Scott enjoys intramural football, fishing, golfing and grilling.
	Jonathan (JD) B.S. Kinesiology Texas A&M University JD, a San Antonio native, graduated from graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Kinesiology, with a concentration in Applied Exercise Physiology. After completing an internship at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, he was hired as a Fitness Specialist. Jonathan is an American College of Sports Medicine certified personal training, and he is currently preparing for his Exercise Specialist certification. In his spare time, he likes to play golf, work out, go to the river and participate in outdoor activities.
	Shawn B.A. Biology University of Texas at Austin After graduating from The University of Texas in 2003, Shawn interned for the City of Norfolk where he gained invaluable experience in safety and disability management. Before starting the MHA program, Shawn worked for a private environmental consulting firm, Industrial Concepts Unlimited. He is excited to apply his knowledge in the health and safety field to the MHA program. His interests include traveling, playing guitar and fishing.
	Jason BBA Business Administration- Economics Baylor University Jason is a native Texan who grew up in Sherman, Texas. While he completed his undergraduate degree in Economics at Baylor, Jason was very involved in the steering committee for the Student Foundation. He coordinated nationwide recruitment efforts for Baylor, participating in college fairs, receptions and other events. Jason has been married for two years, and recently returned to Texas after living in Philadelphia where he worked for SEI Investments as an analyst in their trust company. Jason enjoys spending time with his wife, listening to live music, and most of all, being back in Texas!
	Megan B.S. Biology Trinity University Megan was born in Long Beach, California, but she spent most of her childhood in Colorado. For high school, she attended Robert Louis Stevenson, a college preparatory boarding school in Pebble Beach, CA. While at Trinity, Megan participated in Chemistry research and was an officer of her sorority, Chi Beta Epsilon. Her interests include traveling, outdoor activities, cooking and reading.
	Curt B.B.A. Finance Minor: Philosophy Texas A&M University Born and raised in Plano, Texas, Curt completed his Finance degree at Texas A&M University. While at A&M, he participated in the Financial Management Association and Philosophy Club. Curt was a trumpet player, officer in the A&M Jazz Club and volunteered in the emergency room at the local hospital. After graduation, he worked at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City, Utah as a budget intern and shadowed a hospital administrator at Alta View Hospital in Sandy, Utah. Curt studied abroad in England and Ireland, and he enjoys skiing, hiking, hockey and playing classical piano.
	Adrienne B.A. Political Science and Spanish Trinity University Adrienne was born in Texas, but she has spent much of her life living in many different countries. While at Trinity, Adrienne played lacrosse for five years and was a member of Chi Beta Epsilon. She has interned in the quality management department at the Audie Murphy VA hospital in San Antonio. Adrienne currently works as a clinical research coordinator for a research center in the medical center.
	Amanda B.A. Sociology Minor: Business Administration Trinity University While Amanda was at Trinity, she was actively involved in Sigma Theta Tau sorority and the Trinity University Voluntary Action Center as a first grade mentor. Amanda was Vice President of Recruitment and Retention for the Trinity Multicultural Network, a program established to help motivate high school students to continue their education at secondary institutions. She is fluent in Spanish and interned at Hospital ICE in Madrid, Spain. Amanda also interned at Fort Sam Houston- Medical Command Headquarters in San Antonio. She enjoys traveling, cooking and volunteering with youth.
	Jerold B.A. Economics B.S. Corporate Communication Minor: Business Administration University of Texas at Austin Jerold, is an "Army Brat" that has lived many places, but knows Killeen, Texas as his home. As a devoted Longhorn he was active on campus and in the community through many organizations, served as a mentor/tutor at local high schools, volunteered at Metroplex Hospital, and worked at an oral surgery clinic. After completion of undergraduate studies, he served as the Mentor/Volunteer Coordinator at American YouthWorks, a charter high school in Austin. Jerold enjoys traveling, playing sports, and volunteerism.
	Jeremy B.B.A. Honors Program in Management Texas Tech University Born in Dallas, Jeremy has spent his whole life in Texas. He received Summa Cum Laude honors distinction and earned the title of “Banner Bearer” at the Texas Tech commencement ceremony – an award that is given to the top graduate of each college. While in Lubbock, Jeremy served as president of the Rawls College of Business Ambassadors. As president of Phi Sigma Beta, a business service organization, Jeremy organized numerous community service projects including Habitat for Humanity and Toys for Tots. He also spent time volunteering at the Texas Tech Science Center and University Medical Center during the school year. For the past two summers, Jeremy has worked as a therapy technician at Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation in Dallas. His hobbies include exercising, swimming, watching and playing all sports and traveling.
	Nicole B.B.A. Management University of Texas at San Antonio Nicole spent her first two years of college at North Central Texas Junior College, where she was involved in the Spirit Committee and tennis team. While at UTSA, she earned a spot on the President’s List for academic achievement and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Nicole has worked at Nix Health Care System since 2005. She now works as an Assistant Administrator in a San Antonio cardiology clinic. Her responsibilities at the clinic include research, project management and quality improvement. Nicole enjoys spending time with friends and family, exercising, reading and traveling.
	Ashley S. B.S. Business Administration- Marketing Minor: Physical Education Trinity University Ashley was born in Germany and has lived in cities across the nation. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, she was a member of the women’s soccer team and worked on the New Student Orientation committee. Since graduation, Ashley has continued working at the Jewish Community Center of San Antonio where she teaches swim lessons, coaches soccer and actively promotes youth fitness and wellness. Her other interests include yoga, traveling and outdoor adventure activities.
	Matthew B.B.A. Finance Texas Christian University Matthew, a native of San Antonio, started his undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin before transferring to TCU. He served as Inter-Fraternity Council representative and Philanthropy Chair in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. After graduation, Matthew worked at UTMB in Galveston. He started as a part-time volunteer and patient services advocate for the Environmental Services Department (housekeeping). Matthew then accepted a job working on the business development team for the Electronic Health Network, the foremost provider of telemedicine services in the world – where he was responsible for selecting and implementing a customer relationship management software system.
	Briton B.S. Business Administration University of Oklahoma Briton was born in Longmont, Colorado, but she has spent most of her life in Oklahoma. While she was in college, Briton was an officer of Alpha Gamma Delta and participated in many philanthropic opportunities. She was a member of the Integrated Business Core, National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Order of Omega. After graduation, Briton worked at Integris Health in the Central Business Office and volunteered as a mentor at Western Village Elementary School. She enjoys tennis, softball, volunteering and being outdoors.
	Kajal B.B.A. Management Information System B.A. Government University of Texas at Austin Born in Detroit and raised in Beaumont, Texas, Kajal held many business internships while obtaining her undergraduate degrees. She interned at two e-business solution companies, Idea.com and Answers.com, and had the opportunity to work for the Texas Office of the Attorney General. Upon graduation, Kajal worked for Experian-Scorex as a business analyst. She soon realized that she wanted to pursue her interest in health care, and she began working for Cardinal Health in the supply management department at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX. In her spare time, Kajal enjoys cooking, dancing, traveling and playing tennis.
	Holly B.S. Business Administration- Healthcare Administration Minor: Business Management Oakwood College Holly was born in Michigan, and completed her Healthcare Administration degree in three years at Oakwood College. During her first year, Holly started a gymnastic-acrosport team that promoted drug-free and goal-oriented lifestyles to students. She taught a collegiate level gymnastics class and received honors as one of the Students Changing Life on Campus for her efforts in resurrecting the gymnastic program. Holly was an officer of the National Society of Black Engineers, ACHE and Eta Beta Chi, an on-campus Healthcare Administration Club. Since graduation, she has worked as a financial administrator at a local physician’s office – working with insurance reimbursement and billing. Holly also enjoys billiards, golf, bargain shopping and traveling.
	Tashanna B.B.A. Finance University of Texas at San Antonio Tashanna moved to San Antonio in 2002 when her husband received orders for a change of duty station to Brooke Army Medical Center. She began attending UTSA to pursue her degree in Finance, and she earned a spot on the Honor Roll and Dean’s List. While completing her degree, Tashanna was a home health nurse, and had a part-time job as a licensed property and casualty insurance representative. She is still a licensed vocational nurse in California and Texas and continues to maintain her insurance licenses in all 50 states. Her spare time is limited, but Tashanna enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.
	Ashley W. B.S. Public Relations University of Texas at Austin Born in Houston and raised in Dallas, Ashley pursued many internship opportunities while in Austin. She was a journalist for Horns Illustrated Sports Magazine and worked at a marketing firm in Austin. Her introduction to health care was while serving on the Health Care Expenditure Committee in the Texas House of Representatives. After graduation, Ashley worked in patient admissions at St. David’s Medical Center in Austin. She also held an administrative internship last summer at Valley Baptist Health System in Harlingen, Texas. While in college, she was Recruitment Officer for her sorority, Chi Omega, and was active in the Public Relation Student Society of America (PRSSA). Ashley’s other interests include dance, art and running.