Administrative Fellowship

The Seattle Children’s Administrative Fellowship is a one-year program that is tailored to the administrative fellows’ specific interests while also prioritizing organizational initiatives. Fellows will gain valuable mentorship and professional development opportunities from Seattle Children’s senior leaders and executives.

The primary objectives of the Administrative Fellowship Program are to:

• Support fellows in developing a comprehensive understanding of pediatric hospital operations
• Prepare fellows to assume a contributing role on a healthcare management team
• Provide fellows an opportunity to enhance important managerial competencies such as leadership skills and qualities, customer service, financial stewardship, operations management, change management and performance management

Our fellowship approaches development in a holistic manner, aiming to foster well-rounded and diverse future leaders. Goals and areas of focus for the program include:

• Leadership and Professional Development
  • Identifying and developing a leadership style and identity
  • Attending supplemental educational opportunities such as seminars, conferences, and workshops
  • Setting goals and maintaining self-accountability for their attainment
  • Prioritize equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and health equity through self-education and engaging in the various learning opportunities Seattle Children’s has to offer
• Business and Analytical Abilities
  • Developing and growing technical knowledge, skills, and abilities across departments and areas of the organization
  • Performing duties such as attending daily huddles and meetings with clinical operations leaders
  • Practice critical and innovative thinking when approaching issues and synthesizing solutions
• Communication and Relationship Management
  • Practice professional verbal and written communication skills across varying scales and audiences
  • Gain experience with patient and family experience and communication that is trauma informed and culturally responsive

Executive Sponsor

Myra Gregorian, SVP and Chief People Officer

Preceptor

Alicia Tieder, Chief Health Equity Officer

Cherika Urquhart, MBA

First-Year Fellow

Cherika was born in New York, but raised in East Hartford, Connecticut. When beginning her higher education journey, she attended Southern Connecticut State University. While there she obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a concentration in mental health and a minor in wellness. She also successfully achieved her master’s in business administration with a concentration in healthcare administration at Southern. Cherika served as the graduate intern of multicultural affairs at her university and her experience in the Multicultural Center helped fuel her ambition for work surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion and advocacy. She hopes that the leadership skills she has gained will be impactful in her future projects at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Stephanie Arellano, CTRS, MHA

Second-Year Fellow

Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Stephanie attended Western Carolina University from 2017 to 2022, where she received both her bachelor of science in recreational therapy and master of health science in management. During this period, Stephanie volunteered as a translator for a pro bono clinic and began to research fresh food insecurities within the Cherokee Indian community located in Western North Carolina. Upon joining Seattle Children’s Hospital, Stephanie is excited to pursue her interests in patient experience, culture and translation/interpretation services.

Jocelyn Rosen, MHA – 2022-2024

• Jocelyn is the manager with our Guest Services department.
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology – University of Minnesota
• Master of Health Administration – University of Iowa

Taylor Floyd, MHA – 2021-2023

• Taylor is a project manager with our Information Technology department.
• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies – University of Florida
• Master of Health Administration – University of Florida

Makenna Sewell, MHA – 2020-2022

• Makenna is the business operations manager with our Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
• Bachelor of Business Administration – Chapman University
• Master of Health Administration – University of Washington

Rahma Osman, MHA - 2020-2021

• Rahma Osman is currently a project manager at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
• Bachelor of Biology – University of Oklahoma
• Master of Healthcare Administration and Policy – University of Oklahoma

Shanelle Lalor, MHA – 2019-2021

• Shanelle Lalor is currently a patient experience officer for the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority.
• Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Sociology – University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
• Master of Health Administration – University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

Keahi Higa, MHA - 2018-2020

• Keahi Higa is currently the business operations manager with Imaging Services.
• Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Education – University of Utah
• Master of Healthcare Administration and Master of Public Health – University of Utah

Melvin Smith, MHA - 2018-2020

• Melvin Smith is currently the program manager with IT Core Operations.
• Master of Public Health – Brown University

Scotty Sonntag, LICSW, MHA, MPA - 2017-2019

• Scotty Sonntag is currently working with Sonntag Consulting.  
• Bachelor of Science in Sociology – University of Utah
• Master of Social Work – University of Utah
• Master of Healthcare Administration – University of Utah
• Master of Public Administration – University of Utah

Kelsey Hyatt, MHA – 2016-2018

• Kelsey Hyatt is currently a senior program manager in Delivery Partner Experience at Amazon Flex Grocery.
• Bachelor of Science in Public Health – Tulane University
• Master of Health Administration – Tulane University

Snigdha Paruchuri, MHSA – 2016-2018

• Snigdha Paruchuri is currently a senior practice advisor for Kaiser Permanente.
• Bachelor of Science Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience; Gender & Health – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
• Master of Health Services Administration Health Management and Policy – University of Michigan – School of Public Health, Ann Arbor 

Vince Chiu, MHA – 2015–2017

• Vince Chiu is currently a clinical program and services manager at Country Doctor Community Health Centers.
• University of California, Berkeley
• Master of Health Administration – University of Pittsburgh

Jamie Wood, MHSA – 2014-2015

• Jamie Wood is currently an executive director of Learning and Culture Advancement at Rogers Behavioral Health.
• Master of Health Services Administration – University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

Jesse Favre, MSW, MBA – 2013-2015

• Jesse Favre is the founder of Jesse Favre Business Solutions.
• Master of Social Work and Business Administration – University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

Amy Jones, DNP, MPH – 2013-2015

• Director of operations at Nicklaus Children’s Health System
• Master of Public Health – New York Medical College
• Doctor of Nursing Practice – Old Dominion University

Whitney Murphy, MHA – 2012-2014

• Whitney Murphy is currently the vice president of operations at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center and Asante Ashland Community Hospital.
• Bachelor’s in Arts of Anthropology – Whitman College
• Master of Health Administration – University of Washington

Elliott Bosslet, MHSA - 2011–2013

• Elliott Bosslet is a director of Training and Development at Illumina.
• Master of Health Services Administration – Georgetown University

Aaron Dipzinski, JD, MHPA – 2010–2012

• Aaron Dipzinski is currently the system director, Ambulatory Growth, at PeaceHealth.
• Master of Health Policy and Administration – Washington State University
• Juris Doctor – Gonzaga University School of Law

Alison Bender – 2009–2011

• Alison Bender is currently the department administrator for Children’s Mercy Kansas City.
• Master of Health Services Administration – University of Kansas School of Medicine

Michael Lo, MME, MHA – 2007-2009

• Michael Lo is currently the director of Medical Specialties.
• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering – University of Texas at Austin
• Master of Mechanical Engineering – University of Texas at Austin
• Executive Master of Health Administration – University of Washington

Sapna Dhruv, MHA – 2007-2009

• Sapna Dhruv is currently the associate vice president at Memorial Hermann Medical Group.
• Master of Health Administration – University of Houston – Clear Lake

The Fellowship is a full-time, salaried position with market-competitive compensation and benefits. The current salary is $90,000/year, with the potential for a relocation bonus. Vacation and sick leave accrue as a normal full-time employee.

Please email all application materials in one PDF document with your name, email and phone number in the header of the first page by August 30, 2024.

Qualified applicants should submit: 

1. Narrative statement (maximum of 500 words double-spaced) addressing:
   1. How your interest in healthcare management developed
   2. What you hope to gain or achieve from the fellowship
   3. Your long-term career objectives
2. Short Essay (maximum of 250 words)
   • Choose one of our organizational values (integrity, compassion, equity, innovation, collaboration, excellence) and describe why it is integral to healthcare leadership.
3. Resume
4. Unofficial graduate school transcript (official transcripts are not required)
5. Three letters of recommendation
   1. One academic,
   2. One professional, and 
   3. One other (academic, professional or letter from your program director)
6. Submit an HR application via this link.
   • Check back for details on the 2025 recruitment cycle.

Additional details

• Application materials must be submitted through email (AdminFellowship@seattlechildrens.org) with a subject line of “LastName, FirstName: Admin Fellowship Application.”
• Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. Failing to submit both an HR application and email packet will be deemed incomplete.
• At Seattle Children’s, we are committed to creating opportunities for individuals from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented. Please review the National Institutes of Health (NIH) website for a full list of underrepresented groups.
• We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants and welcome individuals of all abilities and backgrounds to apply. If you would like to request an accommodation during our application and/or recruitment process, please email AdminFellowship@seattlechildrens.org, and we will reach out to work together to meet your needs.
• For questions, please email the current fellow, Stephanie Arellano, at AdminFellowship@seattlechildrens.org.

If you are interested in an informational interview with current fellows, we are hosting two informational webinars via Webex on July 30, 2024, from 12 to 1 p.m. Pacific time, and on August 13, 2024, from 9 to 10 a.m. Pacific time. Please log on early to ensure you have downloaded the necessary applications before we begin.

July 30, 2024, 12 p.m. Pacific time 

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• Meeting number (access code): 2633 221 6231
• Meeting Password: FdPYR93Mkn5

August 13, 2024, 9 a.m. Pacific time

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• Meeting number (access code): 2634 450 0931
• Meeting Password: mqKrBjb2p32

For content covered in the webinars, please see the webinar informational packet.