Please tell us a bit about what you’ve been doing as a volunteer, and why you chose to take that particular role.
“I have volunteered with CAHL for several years, beginning on the Awards Planning Committee, led by Shasta Addessi, FACHE, while pursuing my MHA and working full time. At that time, I wanted to give back in a way that was both meaningful and realistic in terms of the time required, and the committee allowed me to do exactly that.
After completing my degree, I offered to help with the Member Advancement Committee as a way to deepen my involvement and to personally commit to completing my own advancement requirements to pursue the Board of Governors exam. This experience has reinforced for me that there are many ways to serve within CAHL, and that volunteer engagement can grow and evolve alongside our personal and professional journeys.”
Could you share a “CAHL Moment” with us?
“We’d love to hear a story of a meaningful relationship you’ve developed and why it matters to you and those you serve, or an anecdote about how volunteering with CAHL has made an impact in your role or your personal life.
I have spent many years in healthcare across diverse roles—as both a people leader and an individual contributor—and stepped away for nearly a decade to serve in my most meaningful leadership role: supporting my family. That experience deepened my resilience, empathy, and appreciation for the human side of leadership, which I now bring into my professional work.
Across direct patient care, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, I often found that my cross-sector healthcare experience did not fit neatly into traditional professional societies. Through CAHL, I found a community that values diverse professional experience and perspectives, lifelong learning, and service-oriented leadership. That sense of belonging reinforced my commitment to continued growth and to leading with integrity in healthcare
During my MHA journey, relationships within CAHL became especially meaningful. Chapter members generously shared their expertise to support my academic and professional development—such as Iyda Antony, who contributed her deep knowledge of laboratory services to my research. As I approached the final stages of my Capstone, Fawn Hutton, FACHE, offered timely encouragement that helped me persevere and complete a project grounded in real-world healthcare challenges.
These relationships matter because they exemplify the collaborative leadership and mentorship that CAHL fosters. By strengthening one another as healthcare professionals, we enhance our ability to lead teams, make informed decisions, and ultimately better serve patients and communities.”
What motto or quote resonates with you as a leader?
“The obstacle in the path becomes the path” from The Obstacle is the Way, by Ryan Holiday.
This quote resonates with me because my career has been shaped circumstances that were overwhelming at times, yet there was nothing to do but take the first step and move forward. What once were obstacles ultimately became the experiences that strengthened my perspective, resilience, and ability to lead and succeed, through many roles across the healthcare ecosystem.”
What didn’t I ask that you’d like to share?
“One perspective I would like to share is the importance of partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem. Collaborations among community , healthcare systems, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, laboratories, home health, and others is essential to connecting services and meeting the needs of the patients we serve today.
My experience across these sectors has reinforced that no single organization can do this work alone. I am grateful to be part of a community that values collaboration, and I look forward to continuing to work alongside all of you to help people live healthier, happier lives.”