Current and Former Fellows

Current Fellows

Payton Reed, MBA

University of Rochester ‘24

Payton Reed completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh in the Biological Sciences and Business Dual Major program with minors in Chemistry and Economics. Working at UPMC in their Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center ignited her interest in healthcare administration. She recently completed a Master of Business Administration at the University of Rochester with a minor in Health Sciences Management. Halfway through her MBA program, she completed an internship at Intermountain Health. She looks forward to learning from UH’s talented and knowledgeable caregivers, while making real contributions to the enterprise and improving patient care.

Outside of work, Payton loves hiking and being outdoors, listening to music and going to concerts, and trying new restaurants.

Payton’s fellowship interests include service line expansion, optimization and management as well as participating in strategic planning initiatives.

Makda Araya, MHAc

George Washington University ‘25

Makda Araya is originally from Louisville, Kentucky, and has spent the last six years in Washington D.C. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from George Washington University, where she is currently pursuing a Master of Healthcare Administration with a focus on Healthcare Informatics and Data Analytics.

Makda is thrilled to be joining the fellowship at UH Cleveland Medical Center, where she looks forward to applying her academic expertise to real-world healthcare challenges. During her time in Cleveland, she is excited to explore the city's vibrant attractions, such as the West Side Market and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Outside of her studies and work, she enjoys cooking, swimming, and traveling. With a passion for healthcare and a commitment to continuous learning, Makda is eager to make a positive impact in the medical field.

Her fellowship interests include operations and pediatric service line management, compliance and risk management, as well as emergency preparedness and patient safety.

Past Fellows

Fellowship Year	Name	Graduate School	Current Position	Organization
2023-2024	Noah Kuhn, MSAH	Otterbein University	Manager, Supply Chain	University Hospitals
2023-2024	Juliana Rose, MHA	University of North Florida	Program Manager, Pediatric Primary Care	Cleveland Clinic
2022-2023	Juanje Davis, MBA	Indiana Wesleyan University	Disbursing and Sales Officer	United States Navy
2022-2023	Rachel Zbiegien, MHA	The Ohio State University	Manager, Strategic Planning and Service Line Development	University Hospitals
2021-2022	Katie Krivacs, MHA	Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis	Market Integration Specialist	University Hospitals
2021-2022	Katelyn Welsh, MHA	St. Louis University	Project Manager	Pointcore, Inc.
2020-2021	Alexandra Mills, MBA	Baldwin Wallace University	Business Operations Manager	University Hospitals
2020-2021	Rhiana Shabazz, MHA RHIA	The Ohio State University	Consulting Manager	Kodiak Solutions
2019-2020	Samantha Adkins, MHA	The Ohio State University	Business Operations Manager	Nationwide Children's Hospital
2019-2020	Meredith Schram, MHA	The Ohio State University	Comprehensive Maternal Care Administrator	Ohio Department of Medicaid
2018-2019	Sushma Narra, MHA	University of Pittsburgh	Senior Consultant	SG2
2018-2019	Ryan Hancock, RN, MHA	Texas A&M University	Director of Clinical Operations	St. Joseph Health
2017-2018	Nate Kunce, MHSA	Xavier University	Director, Strategic Planning	University Hospitals
2016-2017	Sara Rahmani, MS-HSM	Rush University	Senior Administrator	University Hospitals