Administrative Fellows and Past Fellows
Current Fellows
Hospital operations fellow
Saad Meer, MHA
University of Pittsburgh
Lehigh Valley Physician Group fellow
Hannah Fortune
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Past Fellows
Shannon Drevitch, MHA, 2023-2024
King’s College
Hunter Corvin, MBA/MHA, 2023-2024
Georgia State University
First position post-fellowship: Practice Operations Director, Transplant Surgery, Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)
Brooke Devers, MHA, 2022-2023
University of Scranton
First position post-fellowship: Consumer Loyalty Program Coordinator, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN)
Hannah McKinney, MPH, 2022-2023
Temple University
First position post-fellowship: Manager, Strategic Transformation, LVPG
Gianna Melillo, MPH, 2021-2022
Boston University
First position post-fellowship: Project Manager, Performance Improvement, LVHN
Aaron Hitesman, MHA, 2021-2022
University of Utah
First position post-fellowship: Program Director, LVPG Vascular Surgery
Libby Kovert, MHA, 2020-2021
University of Iowa
Brett Stricharczuk, MHA, 2020-2021
University of Cincinnati
First position post-fellowship: Orthopedic Sales Associate, CONMED Corporation
Dev Patel, MHA, 2019-2020
George Washington University
First position post-fellowship: Population Health Analyst, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Kathryn Werner, MSHA, 2019-2020
University of Colorado Denver
First position post-fellowship: Practice Manager, LVPG
Kirstin Reed, MHA, 2018-2019
The Pennsylvania State University
First position post-fellowship: Internal Communications and Engagement Specialist, LVHN
Andrew Kesselem, MHA, 2018-2019
George Washington University
First position post-fellowship: Project Manager, LVPG
Madeline Kemp, MHSA, 2017-2018
University of Kansas Medical Center
First position post-fellowship: Portfolio Administrator, Vizient
Arash Aulakh, MHA, 2017-2018
George Washington University
First position post-fellowship: Consultant, Kaiser Permanente
Jacklynn Wong, MHA, 2015-2017
George Washington University
First position post-fellowship: Interim Patient Transport Manager, Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg
Julie Vardaro, MHA, 2014-2016
The Pennsylvania State University
First position post-fellowship: Project Manager, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital
Jennifer Jozefiak, MHA, 2013-2015
University of Pittsburgh
First position post-fellowship: Project Manager, NewYork Presbyterian-Columbia
Joseph Hwang, MHA, 2012-2014
The Pennsylvania State University
First position post-fellowship: Assistant Administrator, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Universal Health Services
Danielle O’Brien, MBA, MPH, 2011-2013
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
First position post-fellowship: Practice Administrator, Reproductive Medicine Associates
Lindsay Altimare, MPA, 2010-2012
University of Delaware
First position post-fellowship: HCAHPS Program Manager, Department of Operations, LVHN
Mary Schoenwetter, MBA, 2008-2010
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
First position post-fellowship: Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, LVHN
Marybeth Maly, MPH, 2007-2009
Emory University
First position post-fellowship: Director, Practice and Program Development, Department of Medicine, LVHN
Kelly Lago, MHA, 2006-2008
The Pennsylvania State University
First position post-fellowship: Director, Department of Surgery, LVHN
Brian Connolly, MHA, 2005-2007
University of Scranton
First position post-fellowship: Business Manager, Division of Neurology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Jen Hunara, MHA, MBA, 2004-2005
University of Scranton
First position post-fellowship: Business Manager, Perioperative Services, LVHN
What our former fellows have to say about the program
“Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN)’s administrative fellowship offers post-grad students a unique experience to become fully immersed in the innerworkings of health care leadership. The connections made during my time as a fellow are a true testament to LVHN’s culture of compassion, growth and development!” – Brooke Devers, 2022-2023
“The LVPG Administrative Fellowship provided me with a transformative year of growth through diverse rotations, project work, workshops and networking events. The experience enriched my understanding of health care and fostered lasting connections with inspiring professionals and fellow colleagues. I am grateful for my time as an administrative fellow and look forward to a successful career in health care from the foundation this position has allowed me to build.” – Hannah McKinney, 2022-2023
“The administrative fellowship in hospital operations at Lehigh Valley Health Network gave me an incredible opportunity to learn all the innerworkings and functions of a large hospital system. The connections I made throughout the program have bolstered my career in an unimaginable way, and my experience during my fellowship year was extremely memorable.” – Gianna Melillo, 2021-2022
“Having the opportunity to complete the LVPG Administrative Fellowship has been an incredibly rewarding journey. I am deeply grateful for the chance to collaborate with both front-line colleagues and executive-level leadership, gaining a comprehensive understanding of health care operations. Participating in high-level projects alongside excellent senior leadership has been a transformative experience that has had lasting impact on me personally and professionally. It has not only deepened my insights into physician practice and hospital operations but also led to amazing opportunities to contribute further within the network. The chance to work side by side with dedicated colleagues at all levels has truly enriched my skills and forged lasting relationships.” – Aaron Hitesman, 2021-2022
“The David Joseph Administrative Fellowship provided me unique exposure to operations in different settings across Lehigh Valley Health Network. The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and work closely with leadership was valuable to my professional development as an early careerist, and I completed the administrative fellowship knowing that my experience prepared me well for a career in health care.” – Kirstin Reed, 2018-2019
“The LVHN administrative fellowship was an exceptional building block for my success in health care operations. It provided me with networking opportunities, relationship building among all levels of the organization and tactical operational skills that will translate to future stages of my career path. The network’s support of the program speaks volumes with the dedication of senior leadership and their motivation to develop and mentor emerging health care leaders.” – Lindsay Altimare, 2010-2012