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 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
• 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

Executive Sponsor

Myra Gregorian, SVP and Chief People 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 in the Multicultural Center. 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

 

• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology – University of Minnesota
• Master of Health Administration – University of Iowa

Taylor Floyd, MHA – 2021-2023

 

• Master of Health Administration – University of Florida

Makenna Sewell, MHA – 2020-2022

 

• Bachelor of Business Administration – Chapman University
• Master of Health Administration – University of Washington

Rahma Osman, MHA - 2020-2021

 

• Bachelor of Biology – University of Oklahoma
• Master of Healthcare Administration and Policy – University of Oklahoma

Shanelle Lalor, MHA – 2019-2021

 

• 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

 

• 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

 

• Master of Public Health – Brown University

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

 

• 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

 

• Bachelor of Science in Public Health – Tulane University
• Master of Health Administration – Tulane University

Snigdha Paruchuri, MHSA – 2016-2018

 

• 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

 

• University of California, Berkeley
• Master of Health Administration – University of Pittsburgh

Jamie Wood, MHSA – 2014-2015

 

• Master of Health Services Administration – University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

Jesse Favre, MSW, MBA – 2013-2015

 

• Master of Social Work and Business Administration – University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

Amy Jones, DNP, MPH – 2013-2015

 

• Doctor of Nursing Practice – Old Dominion University

Whitney Murphy, MHA – 2012-2014

 

• Bachelor’s in Arts of Anthropology – Whitman College
• Master of Health Administration – University of Washington

Elliott Bosslet, MHSA - 2011–2013

 

• Master of Health Services Administration – Georgetown University

Aaron Dipzinski, JD, MHPA – 2010–2012

• Master of Health Policy and Administration – Washington State University
• Juris Doctor – Gonzaga University School of Law

Alison Bender – 2009–2011

 

• Master of Health Services Administration – University of Kansas School of Medicine

Michael Lo, MME, MHA – 2007-2009

 

• 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

• 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 29, 2025.

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 ([email protected]) 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.
• We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible, welcoming and supportive 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 [email protected], and we will reach out to work together to meet your needs.
• For questions, please email the current fellow, Stephanie Arellano, at [email protected].

If you are interested in an informational interview with current fellows, we are hosting two informational webinars via Webex on July 15, 2025, from 12 to 1 p.m. Pacific time, and on August 20, 2025, from 9 to 10 a.m. Pacific time. Please log on early to ensure you have downloaded the necessary applications before we begin.

July 15, 2025, 12 p.m. Pacific time 

Join Webinar

Join by meeting number:

• Meeting number (access code): 2868 961 8516
• Meeting Password: 35QgbaUkQE3

August 20, 2025, 9 a.m. Pacific time

Join Webinar

Join by meeting number:

• Meeting number (access code): 2865 498 8224
• Meeting Password: FTep48mAhZ3

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