Sarah Barrington-Walls Profile

Sarah Barrington-Walls

President
Gabriella Lugo Profile

Gabriella Lugo

Vice-President
Eurich Pierre Profile

Eurich Pierre

Treasurer
Priya Patel Profile

Priya Patel

Officer
Joseph Pereira Profile

Joseph Pereira

Secretary
Zachary Pruitt Profile

Zachary Pruitt

Advisor

Sarah Barrington-Walls

President

Sarah is a second-year Master of Health Administration (MHA) student with a strong foundation in healthcare operations and quality improvement. She recently completed her summer internship in the Performance Improvement department at Tampa General Hospital, where she supported initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management from East Carolina University. Her academic and professional experiences reflect a deep commitment to driving meaningful change in healthcare systems through data-driven decision making and collaborative leadership.

Gabriella Lugo

Vice President

Gabby is a second-year Master of Health Administration (MHA) student with a strong background in community health and healthcare operations. She currently serves as the Administrative Resident at Gastro Florida, supporting financial and operational performance reporting. Gabby also completed her summer internship with Suncoast Community Health Centers, where she supported pediatric dental clinical operations and assisted in completing a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Gabby earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of South Florida. Her academic and professional experiences reflect a strong commitment to advancing health equity and expanding access to care for underserved communities.

Joseph Pereira

Secretary

Joseph serves as the secretary for HMSA and is in his second year of the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program. He is on the three-year track and expected to graduate in 2027. Joseph graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree from USF in 2024, majoring in Health Sciences with concentrations in Biological Health Sciences and Health Administration, and a minor in Children’s Behavioral Healthcare. He completed an administrative internship at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital and most recently worked as a Front Desk Representative at a local ear, nose, and throat clinic. He hopes to gain more experience in pediatric settings and apply the skills he’s learned in his program to improve quality and access of care for those in his community.

Eurich Pierre

Treasurer

Eurich is the Treasurer of HMSA and a second-year Master of Health Administration (MHA) student. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences at the University of South Florida in 2023. Eurich began his healthcare journey working at Tampa General medical group and has recently served as the Neuroscience Service Line intern at Tampa General Hospital. He also serves as the Finance Intern for the Western Florida Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He hopes to obtain a fellowship or a business analyst role when he graduates.

Priya Patel

Membership Director

Priya is the Membership Director of HMSA and a second-year Master of Health Administration (MHA) student. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Addiction Studies. She recently completed an internship at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, during which she rotated through all departments for a total of 10 weeks and gained valuable insight into hospital operations. After graduating, she hopes to promote positive change by improving access and quality of care for patients in a healthcare organization, using skills she learned in the MHA program.