Faculty Who Lead the Way
The Master of Health Care Administration faculty at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences are not only educators, but also national health care leaders and scholars with diverse professional backgrounds. They bring real-world experience and the latest insights in health care administration directly into your courses, preparing you to lead confidently within your own organization.
As a student in the MHA program, you’ll benefit from individualized support from these expert faculty members. Each student is paired with a full-time faculty member who serves as their dedicated academic advisor. You’ll receive one-on-one feedback and coaching throughout your online coursework, helping you stay on track and grow as a leader.
MHA Advisory Board Members
Matt Dore
Richard M. and Anita Calkins Distinguished Professor
Drake University Law School
James Foreman
Chief Financial Officer
On With Life
Robb Gardner
Chief of Staff
Iowa Hospital Association
Trevor Hodges
Chief Financial Officer
Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center
Jon Hurdelbrink
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Drake University
Kevin Kincaid
Chief Executive Officer
Knoxville Hospital & Clinic
Jessica Meisner
Vice President
Human Resources & Education
Unity Point Clinic & Unity
Point at Home
Thomas Miller
Director
Center for Anesthesia Workforce Studies
American Society of
Anesthesiologists
Nick Pomernackas
Administrative Fellow
CommonSpirit Health, Midwest Division
Valerie Rivera
Director
Marketing
Wellmark
Sam Schone
Market Director
Neurosciences and Orthopedics
MercyOne
Shannon Strickler
President and CEO
LeadingAge Iowa
Tray Wade
President and CEO
EveryStep Care and Support Services
Admission Staff
DMU’s admission staff is here to assist you! Please contact us at 515-271-1499 or DMUAdmit@dmu.edu if you have any questions about the admission process.