Home: Pittsburgh, PA. Profession: Healthcare marketing executive. Significant other: My husband, Jordan. Alma mater: Penn State (B.S.); Duke University (M.B.A.). Languages spoken: English and Spanish.
Recent recognition: Told, “You run like an antelope…no, a gazelle!”. Latest contribution to others: Giving back to the Duke community as Vice Chair of the Health Care Alumni Advisory Board. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? I am over halfway through completing 50 half marathons in 50 states. Hobbies: Running, yoga, baking, listening to podcasts. Recent travel or adventure: Argentina. Last book read: Greenlights, by Matthew McConaughey. Recently viewed and recommended: Ozark.
Personality profile: Introvert, though I can be confused as an extrovert. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Precise. How do you define a perfect friendship? When you can talk on the phone and pick right back up where you left off, even if it’s been years. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Trusting, transparent and mutually beneficial. What is your guilty pleasure? Chocolate and reality TV. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Medical professionals. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Traveling. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Warm weather.
What was your favorite college course? Consumer Behavior. What book have you repeatedly read? Journey to the Heart, by Melody Beattie. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Star Wars original trilogy. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My husband, Jordan. What’s the best advice you received growing up? If you don’t fail, you’ll never improve. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Fitbit. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Living with a local family in Puebla, Mexico in my early twenties. That got me hooked on living abroad.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Making healthcare more accessible.
What change would you like to see in the world? More kindness and acceptance of differences. What message do you want to send out into the world? Stand up for yourself. No one else is going to do it for you. What widely held belief do you reject? Sleep is overrated. What mega-trend most excites you? Digital health and fitness tools and technologies.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? In Love and Health. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Lily Collins. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A business person (go figure). After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My childhood treasures. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My wedding day.
Personal mission: Dedicated to improving health, fitness and well-being. Personal motto: Be prepared to take the risk or accept the challenge when the opportunity arises. When it does, embrace it! Favorite quote: “Leadership is taking care of yourself and empowering others to do the same” (Abby Wambach).
