Anna Elizabeth Austin

Master of Health Administration (MHA)

My name is Anna Austin, and I am a first-year Master of Health Administration (MHA) student at the University of Georgia’s College of Public Health. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science with a concentration in Family Services from Georgia Southern University in 2025.

At UGA, I serve on the Professional Development and Advocacy Committee for the MHA Executive Board, where I help support initiatives that promote professional growth and student engagement. I am passionate about working with older adults and aspire to pursue a career in long-term care administration, with the intention of serving in leadership roles within nursing homes, retirement communities, or assisted living facilities.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Georgia Southern University, 2025, Human Development and Family Science

More About

Bachelor of Science in Human Development & Family Science, Georgia Southern University — Class of 2025
- Completed a 124-credit-hour program encompassing the lifespan from prenatal through adulthood with a family‐oriented approach.
- Coursework included child development (infancy, toddler, preschool), family economics, aging and families, program design and administration, and assessment of children and families.
- Prepared for careers in settings such as social and human services, early childhood, family policy, adoption/foster care, parent education, or program coordination.

Areas of Expertise

Family Services Concentration:
- Focused on family dynamics, case management, and supportive services.
- Gained knowledge in family policy, advocacy, and counseling approaches.
- Hands-on experience through supervised fieldwork and service-learning projects with children, families, and communities.

Honors, Awards, and Achievements

Georgia Hero’s Scholarship (2022-2023)
Dean’s List (2022-2025)
Hope Scholarship (2022-2025)
Graduated with Institutional Honors (2025)
ReACT – Mandated Reporting in Georgia (2025)

Affiliations

Georgia Southern University- College of Health and Human Sciences, Bachelor of Human Development and Family Science(HDFS)
University of Georgia- College of Public Health, Master of Health Administration (MHA) Program

Roles & Responsibilities

My name is Anna Austin, and I am a first-year Master of Health Administration (MHA) student in the College of Public Health. I currently serve as a member of the Professional Development and Advocacy Committee on the MHA Executive Board. In this role, I contribute to planning and supporting initiatives that promote student professional growth, engagement, and advocacy within the program.