Alumni in Action: Brayden Randleman
From a Shy Accountant to a Leader in Healthcare
by Aissatou Diallo
As a self-described “shy kid from a small rural community in Ohio,” who kept his head down in numbers, studied accounting and enjoyed problem-solving, alumnus Brayden Randleman, MHI (’20), could not have imagined where his career would take him later in life. Randleman is the director of Clinical Research Business Development and Recruitment at MediSync Clinical Research.
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After studying accounting in college, Randleman found that he wanted something more than a career in public accounting. “I wanted to be in a field where I could connect with people and be a part of the bigger picture,” he said. This led him to The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where he worked in the accounting department, managing research grants.
“I enjoyed the collaboration. I was managing grants with doctors who were working on innovation and these cutting-edge programs to further the health of kids specifically,” he explained. “inspired by the people I shared a room with to find a solution to something that is bigger than ourselves.”
Randleman decided to go back to school to strengthen his bond with the healthcare industry. He considered MBA and MHA programs, but eventually chose the Master of Healthcare Innovation (MHI) program at the College of Nursing because he felt it would help him break into the area of healthcare he desired. When Randleman talks about healthcare – the incredibly talented people passionate about serving others – his face lights up. “It’s more than just doctors and nurses. There are so many different components of healthcare.”
“I was really inspired by the people I shared a room with to find a solution to something that is bigger than ourselves.”
Randleman related that as an adult he still felt quiet, but during the MHI program he broke out of his shell. The capstone classes, which he counts as some of his favorites, encouraged him to network with others outside of his department and deepen his existing work relationships. Working with the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation on his capstone project forced Randleman to get out of his comfort zone. Randleman worked with two classmates to design an online toolkit with mental health resources that catered to rural populations, such as the small village of New London, Ohio, where Randleman grew up. “The three of us came from a rural population and knew growing up that mental health really wasn’t talked about. It’s not something commonly talked about really across any population,” he said.
At MediSync, Randleman works on process improvement, project management and strategic planning. “The healthcare industry is ever-changing. It’s so fast-paced,” he said, adding that he feels ready to tackle it. After completing the MHI, he said, he is now equipped with “not only the mindset, but also the tools, resources and process of thinking and knowledge of how to collaborate with those around me to bring about change.”
