Name: Holly Harrison

Hometown: Cortland, Ohio

Program Track: 1-year MSHM

Q: What brought you to the program?

When I first started looking at graduate programs I knew I wanted a healthcare management or healthcare administration focus. I was looking all over the United States because I would be returning from living overseas for the past 4 years as an active duty Air Force member and was really willing to go anywhere! Indiana University was probably the third school I looked at and I thought everything sounded interesting. Once I met the Assistant Director and the Director of the program I knew with absolute certainty this is where I wanted to go. I love the focus on personal wellness and the program’s depth and breadth.

Q: What’s been most impactful thus far?

One of the most impactful parts of the program, for me, has been my self-discovery. There have been multiple assignments dedicated to aligning your personal brand with your values and finding what those values truly are. The program takes it a step further and works on molding these values and missions with your leadership style. They really do make leaders and I’m grateful to be a part of that.

Q: What are you most excited about?

I’m most excited to put all of these leadership principles into practice for the betterment of the US health system. It’s daunting to think graduation is only a few months away because the program is only 1 year. But, I’m not the same healthcare leader I was six months ago and I believe the same will be true 6 months from now at graduation.

Q: What are your personal interests and what are you wanting to achieve post-graduation?

I have 2 furbabies – Pancake and Biscuit who take up a large portion of my personal life! I love taking them on walks and playing tug with them. I also really enjoy reading – but I have not had much time for that with the coursework of the MSHM program.

I am pursuing roles in the healthcare consulting industry! My hope is to be placed on projects that focus on patient safety and quality improvement. I love advocacy and bridging the communication gap that is currently haunting our healthcare system.

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