What makes you feel connected to Susan G. Komen and our mission to end breast cancer?
As President and CEO of Advanced Visualization Solutions at GE HealthCare, our business segment develops advanced 3D ultrasound technology that has been shown to improve the sensitivity of detecting invasive cancer in dense breasts when added to mammography. This is important because dense breast tissue and cancer appear white on a mammogram, potentially camouflaging small cancers.
Our teams work closely with Susan G. Komen in other ways, like shaping national healthcare policy. This includes advocating for a nationwide reporting standard—that went into effect last year—requiring mammography facilities to provide information to patients regarding the density of their breasts. We are also working together on policy changes that improve access, affordability, and outcomes for the breast cancer community, focusing on issues like the cost of breast imaging and access to treatments. We're proud of these efforts so far and look forward to continuing our collaboration and lending our voices jointly to advocate for improved outcomes for women.
What makes you VIPink?
Like many others, this cause is personal to me, as I have witnessed the impact of breast cancer on friends, family and colleagues. Through VIPink, I’m honored to join other passionate leaders on a common goal to raise funds for breast cancer research, community health programs, and patient support services.
What will be your competitive edge against your fellow ambassadors?
My commitment to this cause—fueled by the stories of resilience and courage from breast cancer patients and survivors—inspires me to go above and beyond in my role as an ambassador! I also have a competitive nature which makes me highly motivated to perform well against my esteemed colleagues.
Give us one fun fact about you
I am a tennis fanatic and try to get in a couple of 5:30 a.m. games each week, if I’m not on the road.