Honor Society® member
Tasha Sayama
Business Manager, Community Based Outpatient Clinics at Department of Veterans Affairs
- California State University - East Bay
- Health Care Administration
- Class of 2017
- San Francisco, California
Member since July 2016
About
My name is Tasha Sayama, born and raised in Guam. I am the eldest of four and at times I feel like a mother to all. When I’m not working I enjoy cooking, reading, and going to concerts. I completed my Bachelors in Business Administration at Baker College online, while working. When I look at my career, past, present and future I strongly believe furthering my education will help me continue on my path to not only serve those who have served but also to support my country. As a federal government employee, I am aware that my resources are limited, funding and resources are continuously calculated and critiqued. This program will provide me with insight to strategy, resources, financial responsibilities, as well as program management.
In the short term there are several areas of interest that I hope to apply my education toward: ensuring policy and practice are one, with the intent to reduce waste and eliminate actions that provide no value for the Veteran; strategically plan to meet the specific needs of our increasing Veteran population; as well as strengthen my financial understanding, allowing me to make sound recommendations and decisions.
Education
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University of California East Bay
Master in Science Health Care Administration
2015 – 2017
Goals and interests
- Graduate school interests
Now that I am less than a year from graduation I am looking forward to the opportunity to study and intern abroad. I have found an organization that I would like to internship with, to include an intern location based on the type of work experience and exposure that they would offer me. With placement typically at small, private medical centers, I am hoping that the internship will grant me with new experiences in terms of how another organization coordinates their care, resources, as well as understanding their challenges and barriers. In return, I hope that I am able to offer the organization and facilities abroad just as much support and knowledge as I’m sure it will bring to me. As I finish my Master of Science in Health Care Administration I look forward to the opportunity to reach out to the world and broaden my experience and knowledge.
- Outside the classroom
Listening to music, going to concerts, going to comedy shows
Experience
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Business Manager, Community Based Outpatient Clinics
Department of Veterans Affairs
Sep 2014 – Jul 2017
