Please share advice you would give as a mentor to women new to the health field.
My advice is to trust your instincts, even when they challenge the norm. Health care is a system built on hierarchy and tradition, but innovation happens when you bring a fresh lens and speak up for what you see. Build your credibility through competence and integrity, and surround yourself with women who remind you of your worth on the days the system tries to make you forget it.
If you could change one thing about health care, what would it be?
Exploring and accepting alternative medical approaches and treatment options – not just relying on additional medication.
Please share advice you would give as a mentor to women new to the health field.
Stay curious, confident and compassionate. At Charleston GI, I’ve learned that teamwork and communication are key to growth and success.
Please share advice you would give as a mentor to women new to the health field.
Find female role models within your field who are accomplished and lead with integrity, kindness and perspective. Having mentors who understand your challenges both professionally and personally can make all the difference.
Please share advice you would give as a mentor to women new to the health field.
Don’t neglect the role of your patients’ caregivers and care partners in patient care. Caregivers often focus their time and energy on their loved ones, ignoring their own needs, to the detriment of their health. Offering support and resources to address the physical, mental and emotional well-being of caregivers can have an incredible impact on patient outcomes.
How would you describe your journey to becoming the health leader you are today?
For decades, the medical waste industry had been relying on outdated and inefficient processes. I believed that with vision, innovation and courage, we could make it better, not just for hospitals and clinics but for entire communities. Founding EcoSteris was my way of building a company where sustainability, compliance and cost reduction are not competing priorities but shared values.