Current Administrative Fellows

Margaret Ebinger – Second Year Administrative Fellow, 2023-2025

Margaret earned dual degrees in Health and Society and Public Policy from Southern Methodist University in 2021, where she developed a keen interest in children's well-being and community healthcare through volunteering and research. She later obtained her Master of Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan, actively engaging in student leadership as a class Representative and healthcare initiatives, including serving as a volunteer birth doula and working as an intern at Michigan Medicine’s Department of Information Assurance.  

Margaret is dedicated to process improvement, health equity, and enhancing maternal and pediatric care operations in ways that benefit both staff and patients. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, exploring new restaurants in the Bay, reading, and weightlifting.

Catalina Lopez—First Year Administrative Fellow 2024-2026

Catalina earned her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and behavior from Barnard College. Her role as a research assistant in a neuroscience lab, where she completed her senior thesis on adolescent autism gene markers, sparked her interest in data-driven decision-making and children's healthcare. A thought-provoking course in medical sociology highlighted the challenges of limited healthcare access for underserved populations, prompting her to pursue a master’s in public health at the University of North Carolina (UNC).

During her time at UNC, Catalina leveraged data analysis and strategic planning in her healthcare management and health system development coursework to further enhance her knowledge and skills. She solidified her commitment to hospital administration during her administrative residency at University Health in San Antonio, Texas, where she gained firsthand exposure to the intricacies of hospital operations and healthcare management. Catalina worked closely with healthcare professionals and administrators to lead two community analysis reports detailing the current state of University Health's diabetes and healthy eating/nutrition education programs. Additionally, she generated three new partnership opportunities to support University Health's healthy eating education initiatives.

Catalina plans to leverage her skills in data analysis and project management to identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance patient satisfaction and streamline hospital processes. She is particularly interested in developing programs that prioritize clear communication, personalized care, and supportive environments for patients and their families.

Outside of her professional interests, she enjoys cooking, yoga, hiking, listening to podcasts, and playing tennis.