Second Year Fellows

Supriya Gudi

Advisor: Melissa Helicke

Supriya Gudi was born and raised in Miami, FL and moved to Jupiter, FL for her undergraduate studies. She completed a BS in Cellular Neuroscience with a minor in Spanish Literature and Language at the Wilkes Honors College of FAU. She quickly realized her passion for serving others through her experience working with a non-profit called Mind&Melody, which provides interactive music sessions for individuals with neurological impairments. She went on to explore the field of healthcare by working as Chief Medical Scribe in both the emergency department and outpatient settings. This position exposed her to all the setbacks of our healthcare system, and sparked her interest in health administration. Supriya then moved to Washington, DC to pursue an MHA at The George Washington University, during which she completed administrative internships at a retirement community in Palo Alto, CA, and La Clínica del Pueblo, a local FQHC. In her spare time, Supriya enjoys pursuing her passion for music, practicing yoga, lifting weights, and exploring the city.

Anthony Moscato

Advisor: Jen Parks

Anthony Moscato grew up in central New Jersey and is very proud of it. After being in the hospital for health issues as a child he knew he wanted to become an active voice and make positive changes in the world of healthcare. He attended The College of New Jersey where he received his BS in public health with a minor in both management and communications. He then moved to Washington, D.C. to pursue an MHA at George Washington University. During this time, he worked remotely for NYU Langone in their Revenue Cycle Operations division and gained a greater appreciation for the behind the scenes work that takes place in healthcare. Outside of healthcare, Anthony enjoys watching movies, exploring both new and familiar cities, and listening to podcasts and 80's music. He is very grateful to be a member of the Johns Hopkins team.

Ermonela Muhameti

Advisor: Katina Williams

Ermonela “Nela" Muhameti was originally born in Kuçove, Albania, and moved to Cleveland, Ohio, with her family at the age of six. After facing numerous struggles as a first-generation immigrant within the American healthcare system, she was inspired to curate a career in healthcare management so that she could make a positive difference. Nela earned her bachelor’s in business administration at Cleveland State University in Management in addition to gaining healthcare experience by interning at the Cleveland Clinic, which motivated her to continue her graduate studies. In 2021, she moved to Columbus, Ohio, to pursue her master’s in health administration at The Ohio State University, along with being offered a position as a Graduate Administrative Associate within the OSU Wexner Medical Center. Nela is passionate about addressing population health and systemic issues that exacerbate health disparities and health inequities. In her free time, Nela loves to travel with her friends and family, try new restaurants, and volunteer within the Albanian community. She is so grateful and super excited for the opportunity to learn from world-class leaders and be a part of the Johns Hopkins team!

Muhammad Qadir

Advisor: Dr. Stephen Sisson

Muhammad Qadir grew up in Memphis TN, where he attended the University of Memphis and received his bachelor’s in health services administration. He then went to work as a Referral Specialist where he witnessed the barriers that many patients face in the healthcare system. This pushed Muhammad to pursue a master’s degree at the University of Michigan in health services administration. During his time at Michigan, he held a variety of roles such as the President/Founder of Muslim Students in Public Health, a Committee Member for the Michigan Healthcare Executive Student Association (MHESA), and a Finance Committee Member of the Health Policy Student Association. Muhammad is extremely passionate about community engagement and population health within the healthcare system. He successfully aligned his passion with his summer internship at the Dearborn Department of Public Health (DPH) where he led a team that conducted research on the cause of flooding within the city and constructed a short and long-term urban development plan for the city to mitigate flooding and water runoff. In his free time, Muhammad loves to travel with friends, play basketball, watch documentaries, and work out.

Neharika Singh

Advisor: Nicki McCann

Neharika Singh, MPH, is from Herndon, Virginia and earned her Bachelor's degree in Global Public Health with a minor in Spanish at the University of Virginia. Passionate about improving patient-centered care, Neharika has worked closely with the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care and the Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ Elders organizations, to increase awareness of and access to LGBTQ+ aging cultural competency trainings. As an undergraduate, Neharika conducted biomedical engineering research applied to chronic illness treatment at the Griffin Lab. In 2021, Neharika began the accelerated Master of Public Health program at the UVA School of Medicine, with a focus in health policy and ethics. In her final year, she completed an Administrative Internship with the Systems Strategy team at UVA Health, where she was involved in building a health system volume projection tool and supporting the design of UVA Health’s first mobile care unit. Neharika is delighted to experience and navigate transformative healthcare as a Johns Hopkins Fellow. In her free time, Neharika enjoys teaching yoga, exploring cozy coffee shops, and spending quality time with family and friends!

Sydney Stepney

Advisor: Dr. Sherita Golden

Sydney Stepney was born and raised in what she calls “the best city in the US”… Atlanta, Georgia. She has worked on public health efforts, as early as high school where she first witnessed the severity of health disparities and their impact to her community. Through various research efforts and volunteer opportunities, she discovered that the zip code in which she grew up was one of the top five ‘care deserts” in Georgia. With this discovery, her passion for healthcare ignited and she earned her BS in Health Sciences and Public Health from Queens University of Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina. As a MHA student at The Ohio State University, Sydney held various leadership positions through their student organization, as co-Chair of DEI (Y1) and Chair of Professional Development (Y2). She was a part of the 2022 NAHSE Case Competition team where they placed 1st in New Orleans, LA and worked as a Graduate Assistant in Student Life. She completed her summer residency at Novant Health in Charlotte, NC and is passionate about health equity, population health, and international health relations. She is excited to be a part of the JHM family!

First Year Fellows

Madison Fox

Advisor: Laurie Saletnik

Madison Fox, raised in Springfield, IL, earned a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology with a Biology emphasis and minors in Political Science, Criminology, and Sociology from the University of Missouri. Motivated by her father's health journey, she pursued a master's degree in Health Administration, obtaining certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Health Ethics, and Project Management. She actively participated on campus, serving on the executive board of her graduate student association and fulfilling the role of a graduate teaching assistant for the College of Health Science. Madison's diverse roles within the MU Health System include positions as a Patient Service Representative in Oncology, Intern, and Business Support Specialist in Psychiatric Inpatient. She is deeply passionate about making a meaningful impact in the realm of behavioral health. In her free time, Madison enjoys traveling, trying new foods, exercising, and spending quality time with her one-year-old Bernedoodle, Moose. She is extremely grateful for the learning opportunities that will stem from her fellowship at Johns Hopkins and is enthusiastic about contributing to the field of healthcare leadership. 

Natasha Shah

Advisor: Talia Bailey

Natasha Shah, a native of central New Jersey, embarked on her journey into healthcare during her senior year internship at the Maryland State Senate while pursuing her BS in Community Health from the University of Maryland, College Park. Witnessing the challenges within different health systems and their impact on patients statewide fueled her passion for addressing healthcare disparities, particularly in rural areas. Following her undergraduate studies, Natasha immersed herself in various roles within health and science-related nonprofits, gaining valuable experience over three years. Seeking to deepen her understanding and impact within healthcare, she pursued an MHA from the University of Pittsburgh, where she was Vice President of the Health Policy and Management Association, participated in case competitions, served as a teaching assistant and concurrently worked as an Administrative Resident at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA. Outside of her professional pursuits, Natasha enjoys music, travel, cooking, and reading. She is grateful and excited to be a part of the Johns Hopkins team!

Leighton Dennie

Advisor: Danielle Wharton

Leighton Dennie grew up in Cincinnati, OH, and earned her bachelor's degree in Medical Anthropology from The Ohio State University. Passionate about healthcare from a young age, she went on to pursue her MHA at Georgia Southern University. During her time at Georgia Southern, she held leadership positions as the Inclusion, Equity, and Access Committee Chair and the MHA Student Advisory Council Representative. Leighton is very passionate about addressing population health and health inequities. As a Graduate Assistant, she was able to engage in impactful research on the utilization of Z codes and healthcare coding's impact on marginalized communities. As a community advocate, Leighton volunteered at a local hospital and community center, where she provided critical support to patients in accessing primary care and vital resources, all while promoting healthcare awareness and education on cultural barriers. She completed her administrative internship at Stanford Medicine Children's Health in Palo Alto, CA. She is excited to be a part of the JHM team!

Emily Kapins

Advisor: Sarah Disney

Emily Kapins is from Honolulu, Hawai’i and moved to Los Angeles, CA where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Public Health from Occidental College. Coming from an immigrant family, her experiences navigating the health care system and witnessing the health disparities in Hawai’i sparked her interest in pursuing a career in Public Health. As an undergraduate, Emily conducted research that focused on understanding the barriers emerging young adults face when accessing healthcare. In 2022, Emily moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan to pursue her Master’s in Public Health at the University of Michigan in Health Behavior Health Education. Her first-year of coursework at Michigan made her realize that the systematic change she wanted to implement for communities to have affordable and equitable care could be achieved through healthcare administration. As an MPH student, she worked as a research assistant at Michigan Medicine and completed a graduate administrative internship at Hartford Healthcare. Emily is passionate about health equity and community engagement and is excited to be a part of the Johns Hopkins team!

Cionne Gourrier

Advisor: Justin Olsen

Cionne Gourrier was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, and moved to Bowie, Maryland, where she attended Bowie State University for her undergraduate studies. Early in her undergraduate studies, Cionne shadowed a child life specialist, a pediatric healthcare professional, at the University of Maryland Medical Center, a pivotal experience that solidified her desire to be a part of the healthcare industry. Cionne received her BS in Child and Adolescent Studies and continued to explore the field of healthcare through the child life field as she continued her education in graduate school at Towson University, where she received her MS in Child Life, Administration, and Family Collaboration with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Autism Studies. Throughout Cionne's graduate program, she gained critical clinical hours at multiple hospitals in Maryland, including Johns Hopkins Children's Center. These clinical experiences, coupled with the administration and management courses in her master's program, led her to appreciate the behind-the-scenes work in hospitals providing foundational patient care support, reigniting her passion for contributing to healthcare delivery through healthcare administration. In her free time, Cionne loves to travel, try new restaurants, go on runs, and spend quality time with her friends and family. She is extremely excited and grateful to be a part of the Johns Hopkins family!

Tyler Alexander

Advisor: April Taylor

Tyler Alexander is from Bowie, Maryland and received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans. During this time, Tyler discovered her passion for public health through volunteering in the Greater New Orleans area, serving as a Sexual Assault Peer Health Educator, and participating in community-based research as an undergraduate researcher. Motivated to address inequities that affect marginalized communities, Tyler received a Master of Public Health degree at Brown University as a Health Equity Scholar, focusing on epidemiology and health services research. As a graduate researcher, she conducted research on the impact of structural racism and discrimination on access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services. Tyler’s commitment to healthcare administration was solidified through participation in the Graduate Administrative Internship at Hartford HealthCare working with the Maternal Health Equity Team. Beyond her academic endeavors, Tyler enjoys playing the clarinet, practicing yoga, and exploring new culinary experiences with friends and family in her free time. Tyler is delighted to begin her journey navigating transformative healthcare as a fellow at Johns Hopkins Medicine!