Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background.

I received my Bachelor of Nursing in 2010. After getting my degree I served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps from 2010 to 2017. During my time in the Nurse Corps, I worked in several Military Treatment Facilities from Washington D.C. to Korea. My primary focus was trauma and critical care, and before I left the military, I worked in hospital operations developing and managing rapid response teams including nursing supervisory roles. After leaving the military I joined DaVita. DaVita operates globally delivering dialysis to kidney disease patients. At DaVita my focus is healthcare operations. In Denver, I collaborated with the DaVita innovation group in developing a propriety electronic medical record platform, along with several other pilot programs to create operational efficiency.

Why did you choose MBA@Denver?

I chose the MBA@Denver for several reasons. The MBA@Denver provided a world-class education with a strong alumni presence in the Denver area and beyond. It also provides good scholarships, engaged faculty, and life-changing international immersion opportunities. I also was looking for a strong finance concentration, which is part of the business curriculum.

How has the program impacted your current work and prepared you to be a leader in your industry?

The program impacted my current work by taking my knowledge base and skills to think more strategically. My cohort came from diverse industry backgrounds which helped me bring best practices from other industries to the healthcare industry.  

What career successes did you see after graduating from MBA@Denver?

I was promoted immediately after graduation. Additionally, the knowledge and development I experienced and gained during my degree created new expectations of me from my leadership. Because of my MBA my leadership expected me to take on additional responsibility and gave me more strategic projects. After graduation, my budget oversight and management responsibilities increased exponentially.

How did this degree move you closer to your long-term career goals?

In order to continue to climb the leadership ladder I understood that an MBA would be necessary. MBA@Denver was exactly what I needed to advance my career. The curriculum is challenging, the network is broad, and the alumni engagement is fantastic. My degree has given me the confidence to continue to push myself in my career.

What has been your experience with the MBA@Denver alumni network?

The alumni network has been very engaging since I graduated from the program. The alumni service can help all graduates with networking and career development. I have also stayed in touch with several administrators. As the world emerges from this global pandemic, alumni opportunities for global travel and alumni events through the University of Denver will continue to grow. 

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