Spotlight student: Antonesia "Toni" Wiley
Tell us a little about yourself.
I am a native of Birmingham, Alabama, and graduated from Georgetown University. I work in the field of public health for over 15 years. My passion to improve access and outcomes of health care has been shaped by various events experienced trainers in my youth. Such event included my trips abroad while in high school. During my travels, I met different cultures, diets and living conditions, and I am able to see the overall impact of health disparities on the local communities and residents' quality of life . I noticed a similar effect in underserved US communities. I became very interested in evaluating the causes, effects and possible solutions to these health disparities ... and I lost that curiosity.
Why did you decide to earn an MHA degree?
Earn a Master of Health Administration was the next logical step in my career progression. I worked in public health management in recent years, and although I had the chance to acquire knowledge by the exceptional experience, I knew I had to complete the experience with a graduate diploma an established public health program.
The [at MHA@GW] teacher-student allows teachers to get to know students on an individual basis; This is something that many traditional graduate programs can not offer.
Why did you choose MHA @ GW?
MHA @ GW had so many features I was looking for in a graduate program: the location and access to health care policy makers in Washington, DC, small classes, renowned professors and accelerated content for experienced public health managers. What really sold me was the approach of blended learning, which coupled current synchronous online sessions with face-to-face on campus.
Do you have any reservations about this degree online?
Initially, yes. I knew Milken Institute School of Public Health had a strong program of study that I needed, but I was worried that an online program would be isolated and would not provide the same level of faculty support and interaction students as a program on campus. Surprisingly, this was not the case - I am able to spend valuable face time with my classmates at least twice a week and have access to my teachers whenever necessary
Qu 'is that excites you most in the program [1945014?]
I think receive education faculty and industry leaders estimated from leading health institutions is extremely exciting. The student-faculty ratio allows teachers to get to know students on an individual basis; This is something that many traditional graduate programs can not offer. The content of the program also allows me to immediately apply classroom concepts to the experience of real life, and even, provide experiences of real life to the learning environment.
What was your favorite part of MHA @ GW?
I really enjoyed the camaraderie that grew among the students of the program. I have great respect for them and their commitment to a positive impact on the field of public health. We are all accomplished in our respective fields and bring such a wealth of knowledge to the program. At the same time, we are always ready to listen and learn from each other.
What do you hope to accomplish on graduation?
I hope to graduate with a solid foundation in health administration concepts and a strong professional network. More importantly, I hope to get the leadership capacity and technical expertise to create improved sustainable health care for people in underserved communities
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