Navigating NAFCAS & Applying for Administrative Fellowships

Ben Akoa | Incoming Administrative Fellow at UC Health (NAFCAS perspective)

Ben Akoa completed his Sociology and Public Health undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University and his MHA degree from Cornell University. During his time at Cornell, Ben did an Administrative Internship at Cleveland Clinic. While at Cleveland Clinic, he worked in the Imaging Institute in process improvement. After graduation, Ben will work as an Administrative Fellow at UCHealth in Denver, Colorado.

Brianna Williams | Incoming Administrative Fellow at Duke University Hospital (Non-NAFCAS perspective)

Brianna Williams is an incoming Duke University Hospital 2023-2025 Administrative Fellow.  She is graduating from Cornell University with a Master of Health Administration from the Sloan Program in Health Administration, during which she completed the Graduate Administrative Internship at Cleveland Clinic in the Taussig Cancer Institute. She has experience managing community-based non-profit organizations, leading local public health initiatives, and serving on university-wide boards and governing bodies. She is passionate about addressing population health, increasing healthcare accessibility, and improving operational inefficiencies. In her free time, she loves exploring new places, spending time with friends, meeting new people, and reading/writing.