Home: St. Louis, MO. Age: 47. Birthplace: St. Louis, MO. Profession: Healthcare. Alma mater: Brown University (B.A.); Washington University in St. Louis (J.D./M.B.A.). Languages spoken: English and Arabic.
Recent professional development: Advisory Board Fellowship. Hobbies: Racquetball, movies and travel. Recent travel or adventure: Costa Rica, Peru and Ecuador. Last book read: The Last Days of the Incas, by Kim MacQuarrie. Recently viewed and recommended: The Empress, The Pitt and The Illusionist.
Personality profile: Open-minded, adventurous, humorous, fun-loving and thoughtful. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Intellectual. How do you define a perfect friendship? Easygoing, supportive, fascinating conversations and no judgment. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Trusting, collaborative, results-driven and mutually beneficial. What is your greatest joy? Family. What natural talent have you neglected? Playing saxophone. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Teacher and physician. What is at the top of your bucket list? A trip to Southeast Asia.
What was your favorite college course? The Fourth Dimension. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Nintendo. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The Outsiders. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Life is about making memories. What’s the best advice you received in your career? You have two ears and one mouth; use them in that proportion. What is your go-to source of news and information? NPR and The New York Times.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Making healthcare more affordable, intuitive and proactive.
What change would you like to see in the world? Humans living sustainably in symbiosis with the planet. What message do you want to send out into the world? Life is best lived in the service of others.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Striving to Do Better. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Winston Churchill. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Playing games with my family. What advice would you give your younger self? It's okay to ask for help. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My wedding day.
Personal mission: Be better, do better, serve better. Personal motto: I am not that important. Favorite quote: "Attitude is a small thing that makes a big difference" (Winston Churchill).
