Blog - ExecHPM

A wide group photo in a tiered classroom captures UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk surrounded by approximately 20 Executive MPH students. Dr. Frenk, a man with silver hair wearing a dark suit and blue tie, is positioned in the center. The students, representing a diverse range of backgrounds, are standing and kneeling around him, many in business casual clothing. The background features a large white projection screen and classroom equipment, while the foreground shows wooden desks with notebooks and water bottles, reflecting the active learning environment of the session.

12 Jan “Society Will Be My Patient”: UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk Shares Global Health Journey with Executive MPH Students

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On Friday, January 9, 2026, UCLA Executive MPH students led a one-hour conversation with UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk, exploring themes of UCLA pride, leadership, and the future of public health. Dr. Frenk became the seventh chancellor of UCLA on January 1, 2025, and holds an...

08 Jan Highlighting the Impactful Research of EMPH Program Director Dr. Isomi Miake-Lye

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The UCLA Executive Programs in Health Policy and Management is proud to celebrate the recent academic contributions of Dr. Isomi Miake-Lye, Director of the Executive MPH (EMPH) program. Dr. Miake-Lye’s work bridges the gap between research principles and practical application within complex health systems. Her...

Mahenaz Mahida, Winter 2026 recipient of the $10,000 MHA New Student Scholarship from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. The graphic features a professional portrait of Mahenaz smiling in front of a city skyline, with text describing her as a future healthcare leader dedicated to making patient care more accessible and affordable.

07 Jan UCLA Fielding ExecHPM Welcomes Winter 2026 MHA Scholarship Recipient Mahenaz Mahida

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As the Winter 2026 quarter kicked off on January 5th, the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health is proud to announce Mahenaz Mahida as the recipient of the $10,000 UCLA MHA New Student Scholarship. Mahenaz joins the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program with a diverse...

headshots of some of the UCLA Executive MPH students from the Classes of 2026 and 2027

05 Jan Meet the Leaders: Introducing the Executive MPH Classes of 2026 & 2027

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The healthcare landscape is undergoing a period of unprecedented transformation. To navigate these complexities, the industry requires leaders who can bridge the gap between clinical excellence, legal frameworks, and strategic business operations. At the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, our Executive Master of Public...

19 Dec Christina Kenoski’s UCLA MHA Capstone on AI in Quality Management

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The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program empowers students to tackle the industry’s most pressing operational and technological challenges. Christina Kenoski, who just completed her coursework this fall term for her MHA degree, used her UCLA MHA capstone...

An image of a smiling woman with long brown hair, Angie Savelli, next to a blue background with white text that reads: "Spotlight on Fall Quarter 2025 Student Success: Driving Health Equity with the UCLA MHA Capstone" and "MHA Candidate Angie Savelli Tackles Real-World Healthcare Challenges in Diabetes Care".

15 Dec MHA Candidate Angie Savelli Tackles Real-World Healthcare Challenges in Diabetes Care

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One of the hallmarks of the UCLA Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program is the capstone project which students complete during Term 7 or 8 of the program. In this applied field project, the assignment is to design and conduct a project based on a...