Georgia Student Corner

My name is Michael Burnett, and I am currently pursuing my MBA/MHA at Georgia State University and reside in Atlanta, Georgia. I received my undergraduate degree in Finance and a minor in Health Policy and Management from the University of Georgia. I currently work full-time as a Financial Analyst for Northside Hospital, where I am the lead analyst over Northside Atlanta’s Operating Budget. I decided to pursue my graduate degree to advance my career in Healthcare Administration and develop a broad and current understanding of the healthcare industry. Georgia State has provided me with many tools which I will utilize throughout my career, including healthcare operations, legal landscape, strategic management, and finance/economics. I have a strong passion for healthcare finance and promoting financial literacy within our clinical leaders, and I aspire to use my degrees to lead others and make an impactful change down to the level of quality of patient treatment. I am very excited for HFMA’s student involvement initiative, and I look forward to connecting other students to HFMA’s career development resources.

Mabel Darko is a dedicated healthcare professional born and raised in Ghana, West Africa. Her interest in healthcare was sparked early in life by observing her mother’s significant role as a stationery supplier to local hospitals. This exposure ignited her passion for the field, prompting her to explore healthcare administration from a young age. Mabel took on internships in healthcare administration, enjoying the intricacies of the processes involved, which led her to pursue an undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a major in Healthcare Administration.

Throughout her undergraduate studies, Mabel worked on several impactful projects focused on cost reduction, yield improvements, and process efficiency, which solidified her commitment to making a difference in the healthcare sector. After gaining valuable experience working in healthcare in Ghana, she sought to deepen her understanding of the healthcare system and broaden her skills. This desire for knowledge and growth led her to Georgia State University, where she is currently pursuing a dual Master of Health Administration (MHA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. This program allows her to gain a comprehensive understanding of both the healthcare and business aspects of the industry. Mabel believes in the power of leadership and is actively involved in various roles that allow her to contribute meaningfully to the healthcare community. She serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of GSU Future Healthcare Executives and is a member of the inaugural Student Leadership Committee for the Georgia Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). Mabel is committed to leveraging her skills and experiences to drive positive change in healthcare and make a lasting impact in the field.

Sharea M. Finn is a dedicated healthcare management professional and an aspiring leader in revenue cycle management. Currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Management & Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management at Albany State University located in Albany, GA, Sharea is on track to graduate in May 2025. She plans to further her education by transitioning into an MBA/MHA program at Georgia State University, with the goal of advancing into revenue cycle upper management and director-level roles within a healthcare organization.

In her professional career, Sharea serves as an NYU Claims Analyst for a NYC-based organization specializing in credit resolution. In this role, she has honed her expertise in managing complex claims and optimizing financial processes, skills she plans to leverage as she progresses in her career.

As Co-Chair of the Student Empowerment Committee for the Georgia Chapter of HFMA, Sharea is passionate about encouraging fellow students, starting with those from her alma mater, ASU, to join HFMA. She actively works to highlight the numerous benefits HFMA offers, from networking opportunities to professional development and is committed to empowering the next generation of healthcare finance professionals.

Sharea’s dedication to her field, combined with her leadership in student engagement, underscores her commitment to making a significant impact in healthcare management.

Ravi Batra began his career as a critical care nurse more than a decade ago. He quickly transitioned to take on additional roles within Northside Gwinnett Hospital, serving on quality and safety committees, participating in system level improvement and education initiatives, and facilitating implementations as a technology super user. Ravi continues to work on the front-line, and also serves as a clinical educator for the health system.

Several years ago, Ravi took on the role of nurse consulting at COR Consultants, focusing on strategic planning and clinical optimization for both start-up companies and enterprise organizations. He is currently enrolled in the dual MHA/MBA program at Georgia State University and is interning at CarynHealth.

Ravi believes in servant leadership, serving as the president of Future Healthcare Executives, Student Liaison for ACHE of GA, and a member of the inaugural Student Leadership Committee for GA HFMA. He received the AUPHA Foster G. McGaw Scholarship from Georgia State University and the ACHE of GA Student Scholarship in 2023. He serves as a volunteer for the Gwinnett County Outreach team and went through the Gwinnett Citizens 101 Academy Cohort 17.

Eunice Mulenda has a background in Chemistry and research and originally aspired to pursue medicine. However, she has since pivoted to the healthcare administration industry and is currently a candidate for the dual MBA/MHA program at Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business. Eunice is also a member of the newly formed GA HFMA Student Empowerment Committee. She is deeply committed to transforming the healthcare industry by improving patient care and operational efficiency in healthcare settings. Additionally, she is passionate about leveraging technology and innovative solutions to enhance healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes.