This week I speak with Krysten about her journey into the health policy and legal world. When Krysten took a job in government affairs at a pharmaceutical company coming out of college, she didn't realize how much she would love health policy. But as her career has moved forward, she realizes that her interests go all the way back to when she was a Girl Scout. Hear about how Krysten has opened doors for herself by "being nice and working hard."

Best for: balancing work and graduate school; being reassured that everything will turn out alright; finding hope

Contents:

1:00 - Meet Krysten + learn about her educational background

04:04 - Krysten's first job out of college (government affairs at a pharmaceutical company)

13:31 - Krysten's second job out of college (working on Capitol Hill)

27:50 - Applying to and going to grad school (Master's in Public Health + Juris Doctor)

38:06 - Balancing work and being an evening law student

47:48 - Lessons learned

Note: this episode was recorded on 2/25/2022