The actions we take today build the culture we will live in tomorrow.
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I’ve spent more than 20 years in healthcare, leading teams with a commitment to build meaningful, inclusive cultures within organizations and communities.
At the very heart of my work is a deep belief that every person brings cultural strengths that can actually help groups to meet their goals. My hope is to inspire others by sharing the experiences, philosophies, and lessons that have shaped my understanding of how to create spaces where people feel seen, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Professional Experience
I have the privilege of serving as Senior Vice President, and Chief Culture, Community, & Talent Management Officer at UPMC, one of the nation’s largest academic medical centers and most successful integrated health care delivery and finance systems. My role allows me to lead with culture as a cornerstone of the experience we create for our employees, patients, members, and the broader community.
I believe that growth and understanding come from putting ourselves in vulnerable situations, like visiting places where we do not know the culture or language. I enjoy visiting world heritage sites and viewing history artifacts, eating from local delicatessens, and exploring cities and villages around the country and the world. Similarly, I’ve learned so much from others throughout my career in healthcare, as well as those likely and unlikely teachers I’ve encountered in my philanthropic, community, and board appointments.
Recent Topics On My Mind
I’m guided by culture. It shapes how I lead, think, and create. Let’s start a conversation about innovation, collaboration, power, and relationship dynamics, all through a cultural lens.
More Alike Than We Are Different
Dr. Maya Angelou said it best: “We are more alike, my friends, than we are different.” There is so much we can learn from each other.
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