Building Leaders Beyond Graduation

Since its inception in 2020, the Robbins Healthcare MBA Alumni Group has launched initiatives that strengthen connections among alumni, empower current students, and advance the future of healthcare leadership. Under the leadership of George Terrazas, chair of the Alumni Steering Committee, and Kara Abrameit, vice chair, significant impacts have been made, and improvements continue to extend the organization's outreach.

“One of the most important programs that has been developed over the last few years has been the mentorship program,” George Terrazas said. “Part of what we wanted to do was develop the kind of programs we wish we had when we were coming out of school.”

Vice Chair Kara Abrameit noted that the alumni association has grown significantly in both “depth and breadth,” expanding the number of engaged members and enhancing the programs offered. 

“We have a very robust mentorship program now,” she said. “We have a speaker series. We have a Women’s Affinity Group.”

Abrameit emphasized that the Robbins alumni community stands out for its close-knit culture and genuine investment in its members’ success. 

“One of the things that sets us apart, much like the program itself, is that you’re more than just a number,” she said. “We truly want to understand how to support our alumni post-graduation.” 

She also spoke on the importance of personal balance and intentional leadership. 

“You have to set your own boundaries,” Abrameit said. “As a leader, you have to recognize that those boundaries set the tone for your team. Your actions really do speak differently than your words.”

Darrell Leggett, who helps lead both the mentorship and speaker event subcommittees, further emphasized the importance of integration within the alumni community. 

“Alumni connections help students stay current in the rapidly changing healthcare environment,” he said. 

Leggett described mentorship as a mutually beneficial exchange. 

“It’s really making it an intentional time and not seeing it as an obligation,” he said. “Healthcare is not just a straight ladder, it’s a zigzag. Be open to the journey.”

The Steering Committee has also recently expanded to include three new members: Ryan Dickerson, chief executive officer at IPeople Healthcare; Jonathan Radcliffe, manager of CVICU at Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Dallas; and Turquoise Banks, solutions design architect at Optum.

As the Robbins Healthcare MBA Alumni Association continues to evolve, its leaders remain united in their commitment to connection, mentorship and service. Together, they are building a community that supports professional advancement even after completing the MBA program, while staying grounded in the values of integrity, collaboration and servant leadership that define the Baylor and Robbins legacy.