Meet the Team

Preceptor

Michael Holmes, MSA

UF Health Senior Vice President and Greater Gainesville Regional President

Michael Holmes, MSA, serves as UF Health’s senior vice president and Greater Gainesville regional president. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring exceptional performance across the region by aligning operational excellence with the strategic priorities of UF Health and the University of Florida. He leads efforts to deliver safe, high-quality patient care, optimize the use of resources and meet administrative and financial goals. Holmes also works in close partnership with other UF Health leaders to advance the health system’s multifaceted mission of patient care, education, research and community service.

UF Health Shands and the other Greater Gainesville regional hospitals are a corner stone of the UF Health system, with 1,149 beds, more than 10,200 employees and a medical staff exceeding 1,500 providers. Before joining UF Health, Holmes served as executive vice president of Operations and chief operating officer at Yale New Haven Hospital, one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious hospitals. There, he oversaw a 1,600-bed system with a $5 billion annual revenue and a workforce of more than 14,000 employees and 5,000 medical staff.

With over 35 years of senior leadership experience, Holmes has held executive roles at several of the country’s leading multi-hospital Catholic health systems, including Trinity Health, Ascension Health and Franciscan Health. He is widely recognized for his strategic vision, operational expertise and steadfast commitment to quality and accountability. Holmes earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Administration from Indiana University and a Master of Science in Administration from the University of Notre Dame’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the National Association of Healthcare Executives, demonstrating his dedication to ongoing professional development and industry leadership.

Deeply committed to community engagement, Holmes also supports local initiatives that improve access to care and advance public health. His career reflects a lifelong dedication to building healthier communities and shaping the future of health care.

Administrative Fellows

Adana Williams

2026-2027 Administrative Fellow

Adana earned her Master of Science in Health Administration (MHA) from the University of Central Florida, following her undergraduate studies in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Biomedical and Health Sciences. While completing her graduate degree, Adana held multiple roles at Tampa General Hospital, including Unit Secretary, Department Assistant, and Administrative Assistant, supporting clinical and operational teams across the organization. She later joined USF Tampa General Physicians as an Operations Coordinator, where she supported operational workflows, cross-functional coordination, and department efficiency. Adana has experience supporting community health initiatives and remains committed to building partnerships that promote healthier communities. Now, as an Administrative Fellow, she is focused on developing innovative solutions to address persistent barriers across healthcare and create meaningful impact not only locally, but for the nation and the world.

Contact: adana.williams@ufhealth.org or Adana Williams | LinkedIn 

Rachel Donly

2026-2027 Administrative Fellow

Rachel earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, graduating with honors from the University of Florida. She went on to complete her Master of Health Administration (MHA) at the University of Florida, where she developed a strong foundation in healthcare operations, quality improvement, and strategic leadership. Prior to graduate school, Rachel spent two years as a Behavioral Support Assistant at Tacachale, a state-operated center serving adults with developmental disabilities, where she provided direct support and gained firsthand experience in patient-centered care. During her MHA program, Rachel served as an Administrative Intern at UF Health Shands Hospital, leading and supporting initiatives focused on patient throughput, care coordination, physician onboarding, and operational excellence. Her work included redesigning interdisciplinary discharge huddles, developing an Advanced Practice Provider onboarding program for the Bone Marrow Transplant program, creating executive operational dashboards, and facilitating multidisciplinary process improvement efforts across the health system. Now, as an Administrative Fellow at UF Health Shands Hospital, Rachel is passionate about improving healthcare delivery through collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and  operational solutions that enhance the experience of patients, providers, and care teams.

Contact: rachel.donly@ufhealth.org or Rachel Donly | LinkedIn

Kyle Eller

2025-2026 Administrative Fellow

Kyle graduated from the University of Florida in May 2025 with a Master of Health Administration (MHA). During his time in the program, he served as the Social Chair for the Health Administration Student Association (HASA), helping to foster community and engagement among his peers. Kyle began gaining healthcare leadership experience through the completion of an administrative internship with UF Health Physicians as both an undergraduate and during the first year of his MHA program. He later transitioned to an internship with UF Health Shands Hospital, where he supported a wide range of initiatives—from emergency preparedness and operational efficiency projects to physician-led quality improvement efforts and command center operations. Currently, Kyle continues his journey in healthcare leadership as an administrative fellow at UF Health Shands. A Gainesville native, he remains committed to serving his local community, including past work as Director of Operations for the Gator Junior Golf Association (GJGA) and ongoing involvement with local nonprofit organizations.

Contact: Kyle.Eller@ufhealth.org or Kyle Eller | LinkedIn

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