HP&M MHSA Program

Brett Kollars

Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD

Undergrad: South Dakota State University

Major: B.S. Biology & Chemistry

Hobbie/Interest: Fishing, Woodworking, and Big Ten Athletics
Recreational Activity: Grab my line and tackle box OR a saw, chisel, and drill.

Fav. Food: All Seafood or a Good Hearty Pot Roast

TV Show: None, typically only watch sporting events... I wish the Sopranos was still on.

Healthcare Field of Interest: Rural Health

I am a full-time student in the MHSA program here at KUMC.  Aside from school I work part-time at Community Works Inc., helping those with brain injuries to cope in the community.  This summer I will be interning at the Eastern Kansas VA Hospital in Leavenworth, KS.  In my spare time I enjoy woodworking, fishing, and discussing anything sports.  Prior to the MHSA program I conducted research in a molecular biology lab and also worked at a bank as a loan specialist.  Upon graduating I hope to start my career in rural health.  Feel free to contact me with any questions, bkollars@kumc.edu.  Take care.

Ronald Nguyen

Hometown: Derby, KS

Undergrad: University of Kansas

Major: B.S. Biochemistry

Hobbie/Interest: KU Athletics, KC Chiefs, Star Wars, Cycling, Football, & Video games (XBox/Wii)

Fav. Food: Vietnamese Pho'

TV Show: The Big Bang Theory, Rules of Engagement, The Office, and Dexter

Healthcare Field of Interest: Primary Health Care

I am a full-time student in the MHSA program here at KU Med and expect to graduate in the Spring 2011 semester. Prior to becoming a full-time student, I was a Toxicology chemist at Clinicial Reference Laboratory in Lenexa, KS for three years. Outside of the classroom, I love to go bike riding with my fiance at Shawnee Mission Park, and just hanging out with friends as we smoke (and/or grill) some bar-be-que.

JHAWK has been a terrific means of connecting with classmates and professionals alike in and around the KC metro area. From the Royals games, professional guest speakers, to the volunteer work in our community and else where, it has been a terrific experience so far and I strongly encourage all MHSA students to participate. Feel free to contact me should you have any questions: rnguyen@kumc.edu

Andrew Warnes

Hometown: Bellevue, NE

Undergrad: University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Major: B.S.B.A. International Business, Spanish, Communications

Hobbie/Interest: Attending KC Royals games, Golfing, Co-ed Softball

Fav. Food: Love it all! (Thai, Indian, Prime Rib, anything from Oklahoma Joe's or Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue)

TV Show: 24, Lost, Modern Family, The Office, Dexter, 30 Rock, All Sports - especially College Football

Healthcare Field of Interest: Currently working in the ASC, surgical specialty, and community hospital industries. Trying to narrow down the options! Feel free to contact me with any questions at: awarnes@kumc.edu or awarnes8@hotmail.com

Savanna is a part-time student in the MHSA program, and she has been actively involved with JHAWK since the spring 2010 semester.  She works full-time for the KU College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and also volunteers with Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri.  Before moving to Lawrence with her fiancé for graduate school, she completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Florida and studied abroad in England.  While Savanna misses the beaches of Florida and her travels through Europe, she has found many things to love about Lawrence and Kansas City. She enjoys getting bubble tea and red curry at Zen Zero, walking around the Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings, shopping at the Legends and the Plaza, watching the Royals games, touring the Boulevard Brewery, and jogging at Clinton Lake. 

Maddie Ross

Hometown: Roeland Park, KS

Undergrad: Kansas State University

Major: Public Health Nutrition

Hobbies/Interests: KState athletics, reading, dancing, singing, traveling, Indoor soccer, beach volleyball

Favorite Dessert: Tiramisu

TV Show: Modern Family, The West Wing

Healthcare Field of Interests: Hospital Operations, Consulting

I am currently a full time student in the MHSA program and will be completing an internship with the Easten Kansas VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS this summer.  I am looking forward to gaining administrative experience as I started the masters program immediately after finishing my undergraduate degree in nutrition.  My time at K-State gave me experiences in Student Health, fundraising and philanthropy.  I look forward to working with all of our members in planning our upcoming events to raise money and give back to the community.  Welcome to JHAWK!

Ben Miller

Heidi Waldschmidt

TBD in Fall 2010

Professor Grasso is one of the HP&M faculty members. His teaching and research interests are in medical informatics and health care finance. He teaches courses in Management Information Systems (HP&M 826), Health Care Finance (HP&M 824), Managerial Accounting (HP&M 825), as well as Health Care Statistics (HP&M 817). He has been a member of the adjunct faculty in the Department of Health Policy and Management since 2002.

Please read Professor Grasso's full biography here.