Congratulations to Christina Asiala and Kara Destrampe, the 2026 recipients of the James Bogan Health Administration Scholarship. Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is proud to award this $5,000 scholarship to Asiala and Destrampe, two individuals dedicating their careers to ensuring access to local, high-quality healthcare.
“My goal is to take what I learn and apply it right here in our community,” said Asiala. “I know how important it is to have access to high quality care close to home, and I want to make sure that future generations can continue to access the care that they deserve.”
“I strive to focus on maintaining high quality care here in our community,” said Destrampe. “Long-term care is needed in our local area due to our aging population, and I have a passion to achieve, maintain and provide quality care to those in need.”
Asiala and Destrampe are a part of an important network of community leaders dedicated to serving their communities and ensuring people can access quality care in the Copper Country for years to come.
The James Bogan Healthcare Administration Scholarship is a one-time $5,000 scholarship targeting master's-level students in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw or Ontonagon County who are seeking to advance their career in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, public administration or nonprofit administration. This scholarship is awarded annually in honor of James Bogan, MBA, FACHE, the longtime Chief Executive Officer of Portage Health in Hancock.