Credentials: RN, MBA
Place of Employment: Self Employed
Which Nursing Organizations are you currently a member of: AORN
Board(s) currently serving on: Carta Healthcare
Tell us about your journey to the boardroom. What inspired you to seek a leadership position?
Supporting growing companies is how I continue to contribute to improving healthcare, after a 20 year career in healthcare operations leadership.
What are you doing to ensure you continue to grow and develop as a leader?
Staying on the forefront of new technology by supporting thriving companies solving important healthcare problems.
What impact have you had serving on a board? Example?
Focusing on brand, voice and sales process with excellent results!
What advice would you give someone going into a board leadership position for the first time?
Listen 10x more than you speak, speak where you can add maximum value.
What are a few resources you would recommend to someone looking to gain insight into becoming a better leader and eventually obtaining a board position?
https://boardsource.org/board-support/training-education/download-resources-tools/
Why do you feel it is important for nurses to serve on boards?
The voice of the leaders with the closest relationships with patients and understanding of operations is often missing from the boardroom, to the detriment of the companies that could benefit greatly from their insights.
What do you think is the most significant barrier to nurses serving on boards?
There are very few Nurses with the influence and capital to merit a board seat in the current board recruiting standard protocol (investors, heads of industry, etc.).
