Ahkimiyae Owens

About Ahkimiyae Owens

Graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago with a B.S. in Integrated Health Studies, focused on Behavioral Health. I currently work in the healthcare and higher education industry as a Clinical Curriculum Coordinator at Rush Medical College, supporting academic operations, managing calendars, tracking student compliance, and helping streamline curriculum logistics.With experience in patient care, logistics, and administration, I bring a people-first, solution-oriented approach to my work—ensuring smooth operations and strong communication across teams.I’m currently pursuing my MBA to deepen my business acumen, sharpen my strategic thinking, and better understand what drives successful organizations from the inside out.Outside of my full-time role, I’m building a creative brand and expanding my skills in entrepreneurship, marketing, and design. I’m especially interested in future opportunities that blend business with creativity and technology—including roles in AI, marketing, and consumer brand strategy.Feel free to press connect! Open to growth opportunities in healthcare, education, and creative or tech-driven project spaces.

Experience

1. Clinical Curriculum Coordinator

   Rush University

   Oct 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Work closely with medical students across all years to support scheduling, onboarding, and navigation of clinical training requirements.• Coordinate longitudinal courses for M3 and M4 students, including attendance tracking, assignments, and communication of course materials.• Collaborate directly with two physicians and guest speakers to align schedules and ensure smooth delivery of courses.• Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, affiliated hospitals, and internal teams to ensure programs run efficiently.• Partner with the Director of Curriculum and Systems to redesign office workflows, integrating new technology to improve efficiency, visibility, and scalability.• Use Excel and Power Query to clean, organize, and analyze large datasets related to student placements, onboarding, and program requirements.• Create structured tracking tools and processes to manage complex information, reduce manual work, and improve operational accuracy.• Identify gaps in student guidance and lead development of a communication and marketing strategy to improve access to elective opportunities.• Design messaging and materials to help students make informed decisions, particularly those without mentorship networks.• Refine documentation, communications, and workflows to keep stakeholders aligned and support long-term program improvements.

Education

• Western Michigan University

  Bachelor's degree, Chemistry

• University of Illinois Chicago

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Integrated Health Studies

• University of Illinois Chicago

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing and Business Analytics