Skyland Trail Hosts Leadership Summit for Georgia State University MHA and MBA Students
ATLANTA, GA – On Friday, February 28, Skyland Trail welcomed students from Georgia State University’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs to the Charles B. West Campus for an engaging Leadership Summit focused on nonprofit administration and health leadership. Skyland Trail experts shared valuable insights about operating a leading nonprofit mental health treatment organization. Discussions connected students’ academic training to real-world applications in healthcare administration.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with the next generation of healthcare and nonprofit leaders,” says Finnerty. “Sharing our experiences and lessons learned with these students helps bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and practical application in the field.”
Students learned about Skyland Trail’s comprehensive approach to mental health treatment and its organizational structure. The event concluded with a distinguished panel discussion featuring Skyland Trail’s Chief Operating Officer Stacey DeWeese, MPH; President & CEO Beth Finnerty, MBA, MHA; Senior Vice President of Clinical Services Chris Cline, LCSW, MSW, MBA, MHA; and Clinic Manager Debora Morgan, MSHA. Both Finnerty and Cline are graduates of Georgia State University’s MHA/MBA program.
The panel and students engaged in dynamic conversations on key topics such as effective nonprofit leadership, strategic planning for growth and development, and conflict management in healthcare settings. The discussion underscored the importance of adaptability, financial stewardship, and mission-driven decision-making in nonprofit healthcare administration.
Skyland Trail is a nationally recognized nonprofit mental health treatment organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. Offering residential and day treatment programs for adults and adolescents, Skyland Trail integrates evidence-based psychiatric care with holistic wellness programs to help individuals recover and thrive.