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Hometown: Williamsburg, Virginia
Major: Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Sciences Management
Scholarship: The Bob and Emma Green Bicentennial Scholars Fund
How did you hear about the scholarship? I got an email, and I thought it wasn’t real. That’s how surprising it was. I really didn’t think anything of it. Then, I got this big refund, so I called to verify the information, and it was meant for me! I eventually learned more about it. I’d met all the qualifications and my involvement in Greek life was also a plus.
What drew you to UVA? My dad went to UVA. I was raised with blue and orange in my blood and I always knew I wanted to go to UVA. We came for the games—football, basketball, and lacrosse—and I always dreamed of studying at UVA.
What is your passion? I began the nursing program in 2019, but a medical emergency paused my education. I returned in 2025 through the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, determined to finish my degree. While nursing wasn’t the right fit, my own experience as a patient and nursing student helped me discover my passion for health care management, where I can improve systems, patient experiences, and outcomes behind the scenes while still making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
What stands out from your time at UVA? Being part of Alpha Delta Pi was a big part of my first UVA years. I participated in rush during COVID to meet people outside of the nursing school. I loved it. I was involved in ADPi volunteer opportunities, like serving at Ronald McDonald House, and I built lifelong connections with my sisters. They are the people who lift me up when I’m down and support me. Greek life gave me a true sense of family, and I am forever grateful for the connections I’ve made.
And now, at SCPS, I love how supportive my professors and my community are. SCPS makes a strong effort to build a sense of community. I feel more involved in my school now than before. I’ve been able to form connections and create relationships outside the classroom. Throughout the week the school hosts online events like the Writing Open Mic, when people share their works of art, poetry, music, etc., and on the first Friday of the month they hold Coffee and Conversations with professors and students. I’ve also made a strong connection with my adviser, Mark Erath, assistant professor at SCPS, who listens and guides me in the right direction so I can be successful after I graduate.
You recently met the Greens’ son, Eli Green (Col ’98) in Atlanta where he lives. How was that visit? The SCPS development director I met about the scholarship award connected me to the Green family and Eli Green. I wanted to thank him, and I visit Atlanta all the time to see my grandparents. We met and ended up talking a lot about his family, his time at UVA, and why the scholarship was created. It was a great conversation. He told me about his time in Delta Kappa Epsilon and the connections that he made. I hope 50 years from now I have the same strong connection with my ADPi sisters. It really touched me to hear his stories.
Pleased to meet Rubenstein in Atlanta, Green said, “Hallie is an amazing young lady, and it has been great getting to know her, learning more about her UVA journey and helping her make connections that will hopefully be valuable after graduation.”
Future plans? This summer I’ll be shadowing at Sentara Williamsburg, working at the local 4-H Center as assistant director of operations, and doing research for my capstone project focused on telemedicine and its relationship to obstetrics care—how to reduce postpartum depression by providing resources for mothers in rural areas.
After graduation in December, I’m interested in pursuing my career in the Atlanta area. I’d like to get into strategic planning, an area where I can study systemic issues and solve them. There are many opportunities within health management, and while I am keeping my options open, I am particularly interested in hospital consulting. I firmly believe that strengthening patient care and experiences behind the scenes leads to better overall outcomes.
