Alumna: Savanna Grady

Graduation Year: 2022

Q: Where were you prior to MSHM? (Undergrad major, undergrad university, job?)

A: Prior to the MSHM program, I was a Contemporary Dance major at Indiana University. In May 2021, I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and a Minor in Business and began the MSHM program a few weeks later. I always wanted a role in healthcare. After many hours researching different opportunities post-grad, I came across the MSHM program and knew it was the perfect fit for me based on the program’s mission and values.

Q: What year did you graduate?  

A: I graduated from the MSHM program in May 2022.

Q: Where are you at now?

A: I am currently an Associate Project Manager at IU Health in the Informatics and Information Services department. My role consists of assisting with the design of the New Downtown Hospital in Indianapolis. Upon completion, the new hospital will consolidate two large acute-care hospitals, IU Health Methodist and University Hospital.

Q: What are your biggest takeaways from the program?

A: Two of my biggest takeaways from the MSHM program were adaptability and building connections.

Q: Is your current job directly related to your college major?

A: Yes, my role as a project manager is directly correlated to the knowledge and skills I gained from the MSHM curriculum.

Q: Do you feel our school adequately prepared you to find a job?

A: Yes

Q: Did the curriculum prepare you for your next job?

A: Yes

Q: Did you feel supported by the program faculty and staff?

A: Yes, the level of leadership within the program was absolutely amazing.

Q: What was your favorite part of the MSHM program far?

A: My favorite part of the MSHM program was the Business Foundations course. Although it was challenging and fast-paced, I loved getting to dive headfirst into the curriculum from a business standpoint but with a healthcare perspective. This course, as well as the Franklin Covey certifications, directly impact my success today.

Q: Did you feel connected to your peers (in your cohort)?

A: Yes

Q: What is some advice you have for the next generation of MSHM students?

A: Advice I have for the next generation of MSHM students is to trust yourself, lean into your support system and be open to change, opportunity, and growth.

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