This episode of The Treasure Hunt presents a discussion with Ruth Williams-Brinkley, a member of the Carol Emmott Leadership Council and a highly sought-after mentor for Carol Emmott Fellows. With accolades that include a top 100 most influential leader in healthcare, a top 25 woman in healthcare, and a top 25 minority executive in healthcare, Ruth has accumulated invaluable knowledge and experience throughout her many years as an industry leader.

Listen as Ruth shares insights gleaned from an impressive career that began as a bedside nurse in Chicago and ended with her retirement from the Kaiser Foundation Mid-Atlantic, where she served as regional president. Hear about her people-centric approach to healthcare and how successful outcomes can be enjoyed by all stakeholders when compassion and sensible practices are accompanied by providing individuals with the tools and knowledge they need to be healthy.

Ruth stresses the importance of mentors and increasing the presence of women and people of color in the healthcare space while weaving in tales of nursing, CEO life, motherhood, and how she relies on the NFL and the NBA for coaching tips.