Crystal Sanford will begin her graduate work at the University of Southern California in the fall. Here, she plans to pursue a Master’s of Health Administration, focusing on management, operations, leadership, and health finance. Crystal noted how extremely thankful she is to have been selected as one of the recipients for the Corris Boyd Scholarship. “Words cannot begin to describe how this scholarship and executive development will impact my pursuit of an advanced degree and future aspirations as a healthcare executive. Mr. Boyd's legacy as a mentor, community advocate, and leader continues to live on through this scholarship. I can only aspire to make an impact in the lives of others as he has.”
“Each year we are overwhelmed with the number of truly impressive applicants to the Corris Boyd Scholars program,” says Lydia Middleton, President & CEO of AUPHA. Carolina and Crystal possess the excellence and commitment that was exemplified by Corris Boyd, and we are truly honored to recognize them for their achievements as they continue to pursue their dreams.
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AUPHA is a global network of colleges, universities, faculty, individuals and organizations dedicated to the improvement of healthcare delivery through excellence in healthcare management and policy education. Its mission is to foster excellence and drive innovation in healthcare management and policy education, and promote the value of university-based management education for leadership roles in the health sector. AUPHA’s membership includes the premier baccalaureate, master’s, executive and doctoral degree programs in Health Administration Education in the United States, Canada, and around the world. The AUPHA faculty and individual members represent more than 400 colleges and universities.