2026 Class Of Medical Supply Chain Emerging Leaders
The annual MedSupplyChain Conference hosts a selected class of undergraduate and graduate students pursuing supply chain careers. Congratulations to these 10 outstanding emerging leaders in healthcare supply chain management!
Damilola Bolanle; Johns Hopkins University
- Research Assistant; International Vaccine Access Center, Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Executive Vice President; Africa Business Club, Carey School of Business
- Market Access & Regulatory Affairs Manager; Xcene Health Research, Lagos, Nigeria
“Before graduate school, I oversaw the movement of investigational medicinal products from manufacturers to over 35 clinical trial sites across eight countries. This experience deepened my understanding of how operational precision and collaboration underpin supply chain reliability in healthcare.”
Mohamad Chraiteh; Wayne State University
- Lead Medical Technologist, Point of Care; Corewell Health
- Microbiologist, Detroit Medical Center
- Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science
“My goal is to bridge the gap between strategic discussions in conference rooms and operational realities at the bedside. I have witnessed firsthand how a disruption in the supply of a single reagent can bottleneck an entire Emergency Department, and how effective supplier partnerships can enhance patient safety.”
Alexandra Gonzalez; Western Michigan University
- Supply Chain Production Planner & Forecaster, Perrigo Pharmaceuticals
- Planning Intern, Parker Hannifin-Pneumatics
- Supply Chain Management Association
“Through my experiences with Perrigo in inventory management and baseline forecasting, I have become more interested in the healthcare supply chain. I am most excited about the MedSupplyChain Conference and its focus on demand planning, logistics, and public-private relationships.”
Jaidyn Hamilton; Wayne State University
- Supply Chain Intern, Henry Ford Hospital
- Logistics Intern, Ford Motor Company
- National Society of Black Engineers
“My passion lies at the intersection of business, technology, and service. I am motivated to continue learning, growing, and contributing as a leader who brings both innovation and compassion to the healthcare distribution industry.”
Calla Keenan; University of Florida
- Society for Health Systems
- Supply Chain Job Simulation, GE Aerospace
- Public Relations, Engineers Without Borders
“My involvement with the Society for Health Systems has further inspired me to explore how industrial engineering principles enhance healthcare. Through shadowing hospital engineers and engaging with professionals in medical logistics, I’ve gained firsthand insight into how operational efficiency can directly impact patient outcomes.”
Anna Loope; Florida State University
- Pursuing Joint B.S./M.S Degree in Commercial Entrepreneurship and Product Development
- Society for Advancement of Management
- Sports Coach, Jumping Bean Mobile Fitness
“The heart of healthcare distribution lies in its impact on real people. As a young professional entering the field, I hope to optimize systems that prevent problems before they start and make it easier for healthcare teams to do what they do best. Through the Med Supply Chain Conference, I hope to learn from leaders who are advancing reliability and innovation across the industry.”
Jadazay Ledbetter; Western Michigan
- Shift Manager, Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy
- Marketing Coordinator, Western Michigan Supply Chain Association
- Procurement Support Intern, MANN + HUMMEL
“I was only one class away from applying to nursing school when I realized that what truly interested me wasn’t just patient care itself, but the system that made it possible. I became fascinated by the processes, coordination, and problem-solving that happen behind the scenes to make sure healthcare professionals have what they need to do their jobs.”
Cristhofer A. Moreira; Emory University
- Senior Programs & Advocacy Coordinator, National Hispanic Medical Association
- Research Assistant, Center for AIDS Research at Rollins School of Public Health
- Coordinated "Exercise Is Medicine" Feasibility Study with Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
“In my future career, I aim to work within a hospital system where I can apply lessons from public health and supply chain innovation to improve operations, resilience, and equitable access to care. The opportunity to connect with industry leaders through HIDA’s conference will provide invaluable guidance and perspective as I prepare for this path.”
Aleeza Rana; Michigan State University
- Global Supply Chain Intern, Eli Lilly
- Global Direct Strategic Sourcing Intern, GE Vernova
- Director, Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence
“What excites me most about supply chain management is its problem-solving nature. The impacts of COVID-19 and a strained supply chain hit close to home. Seeing how end-to-end supply chain processes directly affected families like mine inspired my passion for creating resilient systems that prioritize patient care and accessibility.”
Shayan Siddiqui; Arizona State University
- Office of New Student Experience, ASU Educational Outreach and Student Services
- Supply Chain Management Association
- Arizona Outdoors Club
“Healthcare especially motivates me because the stakes are human. I’m drawn to challenges like aligning demand signals across providers and distributors, improving fill rates without ballooning safety stock, and strengthening supplier collaboration so that public–private partners can respond faster to disruptions.”
HIDA offers an Emerging Leaders scholarship for undergraduate students each year. The scholarship provides students with an opportunity to immerse themselves in informative general sessions, networking events, and breakout tracks during HIDA’s MedSupplyChain Conference.
Learn More