With a background in medicine and a future in health administration, Pratyusha Satpathy brings a unique perspective to George Mason’s MHA program. Her visit to Inova’s trauma center was a pivotal moment—deepening her understanding of how leadership shapes patient outcomes behind the scenes.
“What stood out to me was how everything was thoughtfully planned out to enable immediate care,” Pratyusha said. “Leadership isn’t just about policies; it’s about creating environments that support clinical excellence.”
Pratyusha’s interests lie at the intersection of operations, quality improvement, and strategic leadership. Her experience at Inova confirmed her desire to pursue executive leadership roles, where she can help build health care systems that are efficient, compassionate, and forward-thinking.
Thanks to the MHA program’s focus on real-world application, Pratyusha feels more prepared than ever to bridge her clinical background with administrative leadership—ultimately creating safer and more responsive health care environments for all.