Driving Success in Public Health
Nina Luppino, M.P.H. ’09, Drives Change in Public Health and Women’s Leadership
“Ever since I attended the first open house at New York Medical College (NYMC) and met the inspiring faculty, I knew this was where I wanted to continue my education,” said Nina Luppino, M.P.H. ’09. Luppino’s choice to pursue her Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) was shaped by her personal experience and from working in a physician practice during her undergraduate studies; inspiration for her commitment to giving back in a meaningful way. She found that working closely with physicians and streamlining workflows to enhance patient experience was an aspect of health care she found particularly rewarding.
Recognizing her devotion to improving health care systems and inspired by the impact she could make, Luppino decided to complement her bachelor’s in business administration with an M.P.H. in Health Policy and Management. Since graduating from NYMC, Luppino crafted effective marketing strategies for the nation’s top-ranked hospitals and led a large-scale marketing initiative that brought together cross-functional teams from six hospitals during the creation of the Mount Sinai Health System, one of the largest hospital mergers in New York City.
In addition to her work in public health, Luppino has been a strong advocate for advancing opportunities for women in business through golf, giving them the opportunity to leverage golf's networking and leadership benefits. For over five years, she has served on the Board of Directors of the Women’s Golf Association of New Jersey (WGANJ), where she innovated and expanded educational programs for new golfers. Her leadership in expanding WGANJ’s reach has driven steady growth over the past few years, with more than 800 members. Luppino was named a 2024 NJBIZ 40 Under 40 honoree for her contributions to New Jersey’s economic growth through her work in the golf industry and is a finalist for the international 2024 Women in Golf Awards. Her background and expertise has led her to new opportunities in philanthropic development.
Reflecting on her journey and achievements, Luppino shared, “My advice to current students and alumni is to find a passion that allows you to build connections. In addition, seek out a charitable initiative or organization to get involved with. Giving back and helping others is at the heart of working in health care.”
