Current Fellows

Current Fellows

Victoria Clarke 

Victoria Clarke

Vicki was born and raised in New York’s Hudson Valley. She is a first-generation college graduate, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Science, Technology, and Society with a correlate in Biology from Vassar College. Throughout undergrad and the COVID-19 pandemic, she volunteered as an Emergency Medical Technician, opening her to the world of health care leadership. Victoria recently graduated with her Master of Public Health in Health Care Management from Yale University. At Yale, she worked in state health policy with Connecticut’s Department of Public Health, focusing on COVID-19 strategies surrounding the re-opening of higher education institutions, as well as epidemiologic surveillance of the state. She completed her administrative residency at Cleveland Clinic, working with the Emergency Services Institute on various patient experience and clinical operations initiatives. Victoria is excited to be back at Cleveland Clinic as an administrative fellow to further expand her knowledge of both clinical and non-clinical services lines. Outside of work, Victoria loves trying new places to eat, perfecting her morning coffee recipe, reading for fun, and watching reality TV.

Gabriel Gino David 

Gabriel Gino David

Gabe grew up in the Philippines and immigrated to California in 2016. Gabe enjoys traveling, exploring food from diverse cultures, and walking his corgi, Kiwi. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention concurrently with his Master of Health Administration from the University of Southern California (USC) in 2022. Prior to his fellowship, Gabe completed his 1000-hour administrative residency at Optum in Los Angeles. He managed the flu vaccination campaign for 23,000+ senior patients in LA County and streamlined risk adjustment workflows for eight clinical outpatient sites. He also worked as a research assistant for the Alfred Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering, where he explored the use of artificial intelligence in reading sonographic scans. Gabe is passionate about value-based care and aspires to lead a clinically integrated system that delivers “omnipresent” healthcare to patients.

Cierra Davis 

Cierra Davis

Cierra is from Michigan. She earned her Bachelor of Science in General Biology with a minor in Spanish as well as her Master of Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. Prior to graduate school, Cierra worked at Michigan Medicine as a medical scribe in the Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology. Additionally, Cierra was a clinical research assistant supporting two population health studies: observing the impact of wearable technology on patient health outcomes and assessing the benefits of alternative therapies for managing ovarian cancer survivors’ long-term side effects. Additionally, she interned with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Henry Ford Health System, where she examined best practices for increasing patients’ access to care. Cierra also worked with Arbor Hospice to create a strategic plan for expanding telehealth services. Her experience highlights her passion for health equity and women’s health as well as her goal to expand access to care for all people. In her spare time, Cierra enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Muskaan Gupta 

Muskaan Gupta

Muskaan is from the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Her interest in clinical management began with her family’s healthcare experience. She attended Loyola University Chicago and received her Bachelor of Science in Biology. During her undergraduate years, Muskaan volunteered in the surgery department at Advocate Condell Medical Center and shadowed various physicians in neurology and otolaryngology. She also gained her EMT license while doing a translational research internship in immunology at Lurie Children’s Hospital. These experiences allowed her to understand the needs of her community and increased her interest in public health. Muskaan received her Master of Healthcare Administration at the University of Minnesota. In graduate school, Muskaan participated in various case competitions, served as secretary of the class governance board, and volunteered at a community health center to improve cancer screenings rates. She completed her administrative residency at ChildServe, a pediatric rehabilitation organization in Iowa. She led projects in service line design, market growth, and strategy for electronic medical record integration. Muskaan aspires to innovate as an administrator, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams at Cleveland Clinic, and ultimately, deliver compassionate, equitable, world-class care. In her free time, Muskaan enjoys finding new restaurants around the city, painting, going to dance fitness classes, and spending time with loved ones.

Vanessa Santamaria 

Vanessa Santamaria

Vanessa was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida. She received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of South Florida and her Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota. Vanessa is passionate about working with underserved populations to improve the quality of care and access for those in need. She worked with the elderly population as a home health aide and completed a strategic internship at the San Francisco VA Health Care System. Vanessa also completed projects around interprofessional education, data trending, and governance with Federally Qualified Health Centers in Minneapolis, Minnesota. While in graduate school, Vanessa completed her administrative residency at the Cleveland Clinic in Regional Operations and is excited to be returning this year as an Administrative Fellow. Outside of work, Vanessa enjoys going on nature walks with her dog, exercising, and exploring local restaurants.

Jacob Scroggins 

Jacob Scroggins

Jacob is originally from Little Elm, Texas, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University where he served as mascot corporal for the university’s mascot, Reveille IX. During undergrad, Jacob gained experience in healthcare benefits consulting and saw the intricacies of healthcare from a payor perspective. In 2022, Jacob graduated from Cornell University with a Master’s in Health Administration. Last summer, Jacob gained broad exposure to enterprise governance structures while supporting the Executive Administration Office at Cleveland Clinic. Jacob is passionate about improving healthcare delivery and the overall patient experience through innovation and compassion. He is excited to gain experience in clinical operations and regional/facility management. Outside of work, Jacob enjoys weightlifting and walking nature trails with his fiancé, Hannah, and his dog, Henri.

Alumni Fellows

Alumni Fellows

Fellowship Program through project involvement, mentorship, and social activities. Alumni are available as a resource for the current Fellows during the Fellowship Program. connected to the Fellowship Program through project involvement, mentorship, and social activities. For the current Fellows during the Fellowship Program.connected to the Fellowship Program through project involvement, mentorship, and social activities. Alumni are available as a resource for the current Fellows during the Fellowship Program.

“As a native of New York City, living in the Midwest never crossed my mind. But shortly after moving here, I fell for Cleveland’s charm. The city has something for everyone’s social preferences – you just have to find the right crew and you’re good to go! Over the last year, I have had the chance to check out some of Cleveland’s best restaurants and patios, see some of my favorite artists in concert, and watch Lebron’s last games as a Cleveland Cavalier. Most importantly, Cleveland is a place where I have made some lifelong friendships. I am truly thankful for the experiences that I have had thus far and look forward to making more memories!.”
–  Michele Acheampong

“As someone who was born and raised in Michigan and attended the University of Michigan for graduate school, I was never supposed to like Ohio. I moved to Cleveland 5 years ago to serve as an Administrative Fellow for the organization and couldn’t see myself leaving until I had the opportunity to join our Cleveland Clinic London team and further our mission internationally. Having lived in Central London for a few months, I am enjoying it to the fullest yet missing all of the friendships, activities, scenery, and entertainment that Cleveland afforded me during my time there. Cleveland is an incredibly energetic and thriving city to start one’s career. There are countless restaurants, parks, breweries, sporting activities and night life. I look forward to one day relocating back to the city that has given me so much!”
–  David Oliphant

The Administrative Fellowship has been a valued management development program within the Cleveland Clinic for over 30 years. Over the past five years, 100% of Administrative Fellows have been offered permanent positions post-fellowship. The list below includes Alumni from the last 10 years currently working at Cleveland Clinic.

Name University Year of
Fellowship
Current
Position at
CCF
Location Department
Guo, Xinyue Northwestern University 2020/2021 Program Manager II CC Lou Ruvo Neurological Institute
Haffner, Andrew Saint Louis University 2020/2021 Program Manager Regional Operations Regional Operations
Kabambi, Joséphine (Josie) Columbia University 2020/2021 Contract Manager CC Abu Dhabi Global Mobility
Kaleel, Robert Cornell University 2020/2021 Assistant Administrator Respiratory Institute Respiratory Institute
Tipper, Bradley University of Alabama 2020/2021 Program Manager II CC Florida Hospital Weston Executive Office
Okie, Whitney University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2019/2020 Administrator Florida Hospital Medicine Institute & Clinical Operations
Anstine, Nicholas Ohio State University 2019/2020 Administrative Director Regional Operations Regional Hospital Administration
Adu-Brimpong, Joel University of Michigan 2019/2020 Program Manager CC Lou Ruvo Center Admin Neurological Institute
Johnsen, Elisabeth Ohio State University 2019/2020 Program Manager Chief of Staff Chief of Staff Division
Clare, Brianna Saint Louis University 2018/2019 Assistant Administrator DPSi DPSi
Hook, Andre Cornell University 2018/2019 Project Manager CC London International Operations
Loeger, Julia University of Michigan 2018/2019 Project Manager Innovations Innovations
Koickal, Shanna Rush University 2018/2019 Project Manager CC London International Operations
Martins, Alexis George Washington University 2018/2019 Project Manager Regional Operations Regional Hospital Administration
Acheampong, Michele Yale University 2017/2018 Project Manager CC Community Care CC Community Care
Beinkampen, Sarah The Ohio State University 2017/2018 Project Manager Chief of Staff Clinical Affairs
Colvard, Cachet University of Michigan 2017/2018 Associate Administrator Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Emergency Medicine
Houser, James University of Alabama at Birmingham 2017/2018 Assistant Administrator CC Community Care CC Community Care
Migliore, Nicholas University of Minnesota 2017/2018 Project Manager Market & Network Services Market & Network Services
Zerbini, Steven Boston University 2017/2018 Assistant Administrator Hospital Medicine Medicine Institute
Beutler, William University of Pittsburgh 2016/2017 Project Manager International Operations International Operations
Bogues, Renee Cornell University 2016/2017 Project Manager CC London International Operations
Crisp, McKinley Yale University 2016/2017 Project Manager Chief of Staff Clinical Affairs
Rader, Ashley University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2016/2017 Administrator Medical Operations Operations
Wesolowski, Paige George Washington University 2016/2017 Manager Medical Operations Operations
Allyn, Brian George Washington University 2015/2016 Administrator Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute Department of General Surgery
Chan, Sing Yuen (Joey) Yale University 2015/2016 Administrator Nursing Institute Nursing Administration
Patzke, Andrew University of Iowa 2014/2015 Interim Manager Cleveland Clinic Canada
Sports Health
Orthopedics &
General Operations
Snowden, Joshua The Ohio State University 2014/2015 Director Global Patient Services Operations
Stovicek, Deanna Virginia Commonwealth University 2014/2015 Administrator CC London Critical Care Medicine
Yu, Vivian University of Michigan 2014/2015 Administrator CC Community Care Primary Care & Internal Medicine
Oliphant, David University of Michigan 2013/2014 Administrative Director CC London International Operations
Read, Katherine Cornell University 2013/2014 Department Administrator Emergency Services Institute
Emergency Medicine
Zimmer, Ted University of Michigan 2013/2014 Director Market & Network Services Market & Network Services
O’Rourke, Chris University of Michigan 2012/2013 Institute Administrator Emergency Services Institute Emergency Services Medicine
Schuessler, Kathryn University of Michigan 2012/2013 Department Administrator Emergency Services Institute Emergency Services Medicine
Zwischenberger, Andrea George Washington University 2011/2012 Senior Director Executive Administration Executive Board Office
Smith, Nehemiah University of Michigan 2010/2011 Institute Administrator Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute
Laird, Travis Penn State 2007/2008 Chief Business Operations Officer CC London International Operations
Cissell, Molly The Ohio State University 2006/2007 Director Regional Operations Beachwood Family Health Center
Ibsen, Alison Yale University 2006/2007 Senior Director, Cancer Programming Taussig Cancer Institute Taussig Cancer Administration
Vidmar, Erick The Ohio State University 2006/2007 Administrative Director Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health Nevada Neurological Institute, Las Vegas
Abhyankar, Dhanashree UNC- Chapel Hill 2005/2006 Senior Director CC Community Care CC Community Care
Kinnan (Snow), Meghan St. Louis University 2005/2006 Executive Director CC Community Care CC Community Care
Life in Cleveland

Life in Cleveland

Once a haven for immigrants and a powerhouse of industry, Cleveland's cultural identity springs from its past and includes a vibrant mix of families, young professionals, entrepreneurs and college students – all with different ethnicities and backgrounds.

Historically, Cleveland has been roughly broken into two parts, the east and west, split by the Cuyahoga River. The West side is home to the Gordon Square Arts District and attractions like the popular Great Lakes Brewing Company, while the East side houses the trendy East Bank Flats waterfront district and Progressive Field, home to the Cleveland Indians baseball team.

In recent years, Cleveland has been enjoying a renaissance. Today, this metro area on the banks of Lake Erie is experiencing growth and revitalization. With continued development, opportunities abound for construction workers and electricians, as well as for professionals in the medical and IT sectors.