Dr. Daniel Kelly accepts position as Director of the Master’s of Healthcare Administration program at York University
York, Nebraska – York University announced today that Daniel R. Kelly, DHA, FACHE, FACHCA, HSE, has accepted the position of Director of
the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree program. In this role, Dr. Kelly will provide academic leadership, oversee curriculum development and assessment, support faculty, and guide strategic growth of the online MHA program.
“Dr. Kelly brings a remarkable blend of executive healthcare leadership, academic experience, and a deep commitment to developing servant-hearted leaders,” said Provost Dr. Shannon Leinen. “His passion for student success, his strength in program development, and his understanding of the evolving healthcare landscape will significantly enhance our ability to equip graduates to serve with excellence in healthcare organizations across the country. We are thrilled to welcome him to York University.”
Dr. Kelly is a seasoned healthcare executive and educator with extensive experience in hospital and long-term care administration, workforce development, and organizational leadership. He has been actively engaged in mentoring emerging leaders and advancing best practices in healthcare management through teaching, scholarship, and professional service.
“I am honored to join York University and to lead the Master of Healthcare Administration program,” said Dr. Kelly. “York’s Christ-centered mission and its focus on transforming lives through education align closely with my own values and professional calling. I look forward to working with the provost, faculty, staff, and our healthcare partners to build a rigorous, relevant, and mission-driven program that prepares graduates to lead with integrity, compassion, and competence.”
York University’s online MHA program is designed for working professionals seeking to advance into leadership roles in hospitals, health systems, long-term care, public health, and other healthcare settings. The program emphasizes ethical leadership, strategic thinking, data-informed decision-making, and service to God, family, and society.
Dr. Kelly will collaborate with institutional leadership and advisory partners to strengthen industry connections, enhance experiential learning opportunities, and ensure that the curriculum remains aligned with current and emerging needs in the healthcare sector.
To learn about the Master’s of Healthcare Administration contact:
Joe Davis
Director of Online and Graduate Enrollment
York University
1125 E. 8th Street
York, NE 68467
Phone: (402) 363-5709
Email: online@york.edu