Women in Health

Please share advice you would give as a mentor to women new to the health field.

My advice to a young women entering the health field would be the same as to a young woman entering any other other field. You are uniquely gifted with a skill set that is meant to be used to benefit others. Know yourself well enough to identify those gifts, hold your head high with assurance that you deserve to be there and show up every day grateful to have been given something to offer others.

What routines and habits help you prepare for, or recover from, a day’s challenges?

Well, I don’t always succeed, but I try to get at least seven hours of sleep. I enjoy my morning coffee and about 15 minutes of quiet time before I head to the office. After work, an evening walk and meal with my family is something I look forward to. This is not possible every day, but it is always something I try to make happen.

Describe the moment or time of life you decided to have a career in medicine.

My uncle is a family physician in rural Georgia, and as a child I spent summers watching him make house calls, listen patiently to his neighbors and somehow always make people feel better. When I got to the University of South Carolina, I fell in love with science, but it was that human side of medicine that truly called to me. Seeing my uncle’s deep ties to his community showed me what it means to care for people across generations.

Please share advice you would give to women new to the health field.

Prioritize your well-being as much as your professional development. Build healthy habits – regular exercise, balanced nutrition, quality sleep, meaningful social connections and effective stress management. Stay curious and committed to lifelong learning and seek out mentors who inspire you. Surround yourself with people who support your growth and challenge you to reach your potential.

What is one obstacle that you hope future women in health never have to face?

I hope women never have to justify why they deserve a seat at the table. In RCM, we bridge clinical care and financial health – that’s leadership work, not back-office support. The next generation should walk into rooms where their expertise is already valued.

Tell us about one of your clients’ success stories.

I helped a family move their 99-year-old mother to Charleston while she was on hospice. After a time in skilled nursing, she improved enough to move into assisted living. She recently turned 100, and we celebrated together.