Aakanksha Deoli

Aakanksha Deoli, M.H.A., is an Instructor of Teaching and Undergraduate Internship Coordinator at Rutgers University’s Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. She teaches courses such as Intro to Health Administration, Intro to Lean in Health Care, Leadership Seminar, and Professional Practice Internship. Her roles include coordinating undergraduate internships and leading the MHA program’s Townhall sessions as Vice-President of the Bloustein Graduate Student Association. She contributed to securing CAHME accreditation for the MHA program and previously worked at the New Jersey Department of Health, researching maternal mortality reduction strategies.

• Education: M.H.A., Rutgers University, New Jersey

Her research focuses on maternal health, population health, healthcare disparities, and process improvement. She advocates for equitable healthcare access and efficient healthcare management practices.

Key awards include the Outstanding Student Service Award (2020), Rutgers GSA Service Award (2021), and Famdent Excellence in Dentistry’s Student of the Year (2015). Her work bridges academic rigor with practical healthcare challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary solutions.