Position: Director
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You have a unique career path – can you tell me a little more about it?
I’ve had the opportunity to join Pathstone twice – first as a recent college graduate and second after seeing other work environments. I initially joined Pathstone because of the challenging interview process and the authenticity of the team and rejoined because of the strong team, work/life balance, and intriguing work.
Where did you go to School and how did you decide your major?
I went to Notre Dame and majored in business consulting and theology – a balance of a practical skill set and something I enjoy.
Why healthcare consulting?
Our work is the right balance of strategy (critical, creative, out-of-the-box thinking) and implementation (driving outcomes from start-to-finish and building day-to-day relationships with clients). It’s rewarding to lead healthcare providers toward lightbulb moments regarding their processes and bottom line.
What’s something that happened that can only happen here at Pathstone?
The college football banter – Go Irish! – there’s a palpable sense of team spirit here. A couple years ago a coworker who was a Michigan alumnus brought a UM flag during white-elephant gift exchange, hoping I would choose it, and, as you can see in the picture above, I selected his gift.
What do you think makes a good manager?
Good managers put others first. They must be intentional about team members’ growth. Several managers at Pathstone have inspired me to grow as a leader – they have invested in my growth and success in self-giving manner.
What would you recommend to someone who is interested in consulting?
Talk to as many people in consulting and other jobs to learn what drives/motivates them and see if that aligns with your interests!
What is one thing you’re really proud of, but doesn’t really matter to anyone else?
I won an amateur boxing tournament in college! A close friend and mentor of mine told me that you really learn about your character/resiliency when you take a punch in a boxing ring, so I joined ND’s intramural boxing club, Bengal Bouts, and trained for 2 years. The club’s motto is “Strong bodies fight, that weak bodies may be nourished,” and raises $100K+ annually for Holy Cross missions in Bangladesh.
What would be your last meal on earth?
A cheeseburger or the duck fried rice at Duck Duck Goat – it’s a roll of the dice.
If you had a weekend in Chicago, what would you recommend to do?
Attend a street festival like Taste of Randolph, grab a beer at a local brewery like Half Acre, and eat at one of many of Chicago’s great restaurants (especially those by our office the West Loop!).