Elizabeth Rezente
MPH, University of California, Berkeley
Elizabeth Rezente holds a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Genomics with a minor in Psychology from the University of California, Davis.
Prior to starting graduate school, Elizabeth worked in quality assurance at a specialized clinical reference laboratory in the East Bay. Her experience revealed how the thoughtful design and implementation of clinical procedures can drive patient outcomes, inspiring her to study healthcare management and process improvement. While in graduate school, Elizabeth was a Graduate Administrative Intern at UCLA Health, where her project work focused on standardizing pre-surgical processes, evaluating daily management practices across the health system, and developing a data dashboard to monitor performance improvement. Additionally, Elizabeth was a student consultant for multiple California-based healthcare organizations, and completed a capstone project where she assessed clinical processes and provided recommendations to increase colorectal cancer screening rates for a Bay Area health system. Throughout her early career, Elizabeth has been motivated by her intention to use data-driven insights to improve quality of care and advocate for patient-centered solutions.
Elizabeth is thrilled to begin the Administrative Fellowship program at UCSF Health, where she can continue to serve the Bay Area community. She looks forward to gaining mentorship from industry leaders and contributing to projects that promote innovative and equitable care for diverse patient populations.
Yehia Abdelsamad
MHA, University of Georgia
MPH, University of Georgia
Yehia joins the Administrative Fellowship as a recent graduate of the University of Georgia, with master’s degrees in health administration and public health. His research and professional experience provided different perspectives on issues faced by patients, care teams, and health systems. This multilevel view shaped Yehia’s desire to advance care coordination, well-being, and efficiency in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.
As a graduate student at the University of Georgia, Yehia served as a research assistant and completed various projects on substance use topics. His work included supporting an Atlanta nonprofit in analyzing teenage substance use in Georgia, creating policy recommendations to help Clarke County address rising opioid overdoses, and consulting for a local nonprofit serving people in recovery. These experiences highlighted the level of cooperation needed between academic institutions, health systems, community organizations, and governments to support effective care.
During this time, Yehia worked in university residence life, eventually overseeing six facilities and several teams. This pursuit furthered his leadership skills and gave him significant expertise in process improvement. Yehia led several initiatives that enhanced service delivery, resulting in his teams achieving several records and improved staff retention and satisfaction. He leveraged this experience during an internship at Oregon Health & Science University, where he led projects streamlining echocardiogram workflows to expand patient access and address staff concerns.
Yehia is particularly excited for the opportunity to combine many of his passions at UCSF Health, experience the spirit of continuous learning at an academic health center, and further develop as a leader. He hopes to learn from previous Administrative Fellows and program leadership to become a mentor for future professionals.
Nicolas St Cloud
MPH, Emory University
Nicolas St Cloud, originally from Atlanta, Georgia, embarked on his healthcare leadership journey through impactful experiences both domestically and abroad. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Health: Science, Society, and Policy at Brandeis University, he pursued a Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management at Emory University Rollins School of Public Health.
During his time at Morehouse School of Medicine, Nicolas, drawing on his Haitian heritage, served as a project coordinator. He personally recruited Haitian individuals as community health workers and crafted health messaging tailored specifically for Haitian communities in Atlanta and Miami. Deeply interested in improving healthcare systems, Nicolas plans to leverage his knowledge and experience to enhance healthcare education and services in Haiti in the future.
Throughout his academic journey, Nicolas held various leadership roles, including serving on the Health Policy and Management DEI committee, as an executive board member of the Association of Black Public Health Students, and contributing to the second edition of “Racism: Science & Tools for the Public Health Professional”. His professional background also includes administrative roles at Oregon Health and Science University Hospital and New Ashongman Community Hospital in Accra, Ghana.
Nicolas is enthusiastic about joining UCSF Health as an Administrative Fellow, where he aims to further his personal and professional growth. His passion for advancing healthcare equity and value-based care aligns seamlessly with UCSF Health’s mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to San Francisco’s diverse community. Nicolas looks forward to contributing his expertise to UCSF Health’s initiatives and learning from their esteemed healthcare leaders, ensuring he makes a meaningful impact during his fellowship.
Barrett Hollingsworth
MBA, University of Southern Indiana
Barrett Hollingsworth holds a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration from the University of Southern Indiana and a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Microbiology with dual minors in Psychology and Chemistry from California State University, Chico.
For almost a decade, Barrett has worked in public health and occupational health, focusing on community welfare, disease prevention, and public and employee safety. His role as an Environmental Health and Safety professional has seen him skillfully orchestrate the integration of people, processes, and technology across diverse programs. Barrett has expertise in health regulations, OSHA compliance, project management, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies; he has managed the development of new training modules, optimized governmental and private sector operational workflows, and product-managed various health and safety software platforms. He ensures both internal efficiency and external customer satisfaction, all while prioritizing the well-being of the individuals he serves.
Driven by personal experiences and his passion for helping others, Barrett is eager to transition into healthcare leadership. He is poised to uphold the core values of professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence, leveraging his diverse skill set to contribute meaningfully to UCSF Health and the advancement of healthcare services.