What makes you feel connected to Susan G. Komen and our mission to end breast cancer?

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women, with about one in eight women facing a diagnosis in their lifetime. We need to think differently and work together to improve these statistics globally and create a better, healthier future for the women in our lives today, and tomorrow.

I admire Susan G. Komen’s bold mission to end breast cancer and the passion and pursuit they put toward critical programs and initiatives that support these efforts globally.

For decades, GE HealthCare has been dedicated to the breast cancer community creating awareness about the importance of early detection and innovating technology to meet the needs of clinicians and patients facing this widespread disease.  Susan G. Komen’s mission aligns closely to the work we do which is focused on improving outcomes for breast cancer patients and delivering personalized care for each step of their unique journey.

What makes you VIPink?    

I’ve spent my entire professional career focused on innovating technological advancements that improve patient lives globally. Together with talented teams, I’ve helped launch cutting-edge innovations and have witnessed the impact the first time a radiologist uses a new technology and can see a cancer with greater detail resulting in better diagnostic accuracy. I’m fortunate to work with and learn from some of the best in the industry – engineers, radiologists, oncologists, and researchers – to push the boundaries of innovation so we can beat cancer.

As critically important as medical technology and digital tools are to accomplishing this mission, technology can only do so much.

I recognize I’m in a position to innovate, influence and inspire to create awareness, push policy and support cutting-edge research. I take my place in the ecosystem very seriously and I hope that my actions and voice will have an impact on this community-driven campaign, and ultimately contribute to saving lives. 

What will be your competitive edge against your fellow ambassadors?          

Big changes require bold moves.

As the CEO of one of the largest healthcare companies in the world, I’m pretty sure wearing a big pink mullet to meetings and events will turn some heads, and when it does, I’ll be ready to go big.

Give us one fun fact about you

I’m a dog lover, and even though studies show that people and their dogs really do share similarities – both in appearance and personality - I’ve never thought this phenomenon applied to me and my two poodles, until now. 

Currently, one of my dogs has a pink tail and fluffy head.

Since becoming a BigWig, I’m rethinking this.  I’ll share a photo of the two of us on my LinkedIn page. Please let me know what you think!