Iowa Student Association of Healthcare Leaders
The Iowa Student Association of Healthcare Leaders (ISAHL) is a student-driven organization associated with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Higher Education Network and with the Iowa Association of Healthcare Leaders (IAHL), the local chapter of ACHE.
ISAHL aims to provide a supportive community that equips early careerists with the skills, knowledge, and connections necessary to thrive in healthcare. Through ISAHL’s three pillars of membership (professional development, civic responsibility, and member engagement), students gain practical skills by engaging with local healthcare leaders, participate in professional development events, give back to their communities, and create meaningful connections with each other.
For more information or to connect with a member of the Executive Board, please contact ISAHL at studorg-isahl@uiowa.edu or via the ‘Comments’ box below.
Mission Statement
Create a student-driven environment to develop and empower future leaders in the health administration profession through education, service, and connection.
Membership
This organization is open to all University of Iowa graduate students within the Department of Health Management Policy. Other interested individuals may be considered on an ad hoc basis. Members pay annual dues. For a complete list of membership requirements, please review the full ISAHL Constitution/Bylaws, linked below.
2026-2027 Executive Board
Kailey Thomas
President
Kailey Thomas is a second-year Master of Health Administration student who earned her Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Leadership and Spanish from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. She will serve as ISAHL President for the 2026–2027 academic year, where she is focused on building strong relationships and creating a collaborative and engaging environment to support students in their professional development.
Brenton Shrock
Vice President of Professional Development
Brenton Shrock is a second-year MHA student who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration from Bellarmine University. As the vice president of professional development, Brenton looks forward to finding new ways to engage both cohorts in professional development events and creating more enriching experiences for students to build their professional skill sets. He hopes to increase the number of career preparation workshops and opportunities that will help set our students up for success outside of the classroom.
Mary Woodward
Vice President of Finance
Mary Woodward is a second-year MHA student who graduated with a B.B.A. of Finance, B.B.A. of Management and a Nonprofit Leadership and Philanthropy Certificate from the University of Iowa in 2025. Mary is passionate about devising financial strategies to optimize ISAHL to the benefit of members in their professional and personal development.
Kevin Dodge
Vice President of Civic Responsibility
Kevin Dodge is a second-year Master of Health Administration student who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Iowa in the spring of 2024. Kevin will be serving as the Vice President of Civic Responsibility. He is looking forward to fostering meaningful community partnerships and leading philanthropic initiatives that address key social determinants of health.
Natalie Cargin
Vice President of Member Engagement
Natalie Cargin is a second-year MHA student who earned her degree in Enterprise Leadership with a minor in Dance from the University of Iowa in 2023. She will be serving as Vice President of Member Engagement and is excited to plan engaging, fun events throughout the year. Natalie is especially enthusiastic about fostering meaningful connections between the first- and second-year cohorts.
Emma Bryer
Fundraising Chair
Emma Bryer is a second-year MHA student who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Health Studies from the University of Iowa. Emma is looking forward to enhancing ISAHL through fundraising efforts, selling merchandise, and collaborating with students. She is excited to raise money that will help cover funds for our next trip to ACHE Congress in Nashville!
First Year MHA Representatives: More information coming soon.
EMHA Representative: More information coming soon.
Faculty Advisor: Elizabeth Jaggers, MBA, CPA