Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences: Recent Episodes
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Mayo Clinic is a unique place: the culture, the values, the people. "Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences" explores the experiences of Mayo Clinic staff as they navigate life personally and professionally. Sharing these experiences increases understanding of others and ultimately contributes to finding connections, belonging and inclusion at work.
In this episode, you will hear from Emmett, a care management assistant, and Wendy, a development officer, share their experiences with equity, inclusion and diversity and how, with the support of their leaders, take action in their work unit to encourage colleagues to learn and grow in this space.
In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, you will hear from Shanthi Siva, compliance analyst and Miguel Soto, community engagement coordinator as they discuss learning English as their second language. Siva talks about her native language being Tamil and knowing multiple languages. Soto shares his journey of learning English at the age of 18.
In this episode, you will hear Heather, a nurse transplant coordinator, share her journey needing a liver transplant due to a rare blood disorder and Mollie, a clinical research coordinator, share her perspective of being a kidney donor.
In this episode, you will hear Noe, clinical support services supervisor, and Paul, clinical support services manager, discuss their experiences bringing Noe onto the supply chain team after a long career in the U.S. Air Force.
In this episode, you will hear Noe, clinical support services supervisor, and Paul, clinical support services manager, discuss their experiences bringing Noe onto the supply chain team after a long career in the U.S. Air Force.
In this episode, you will hear Evy, HR advisor, and Danielle, senior program coordinator, share their experience of homelessness and food insecurity. Evy grew up in California and shares her story of moving from home to home while taking care of her siblings. Evy also shares how she put herself through college and grad school and worked at top companies to become financially secure and now, as a new employee at Mayo Clinic, she is working by choice. Danielle talks about living in 26 places by the time she was 26 years old and how she left her unsafe home at the age of 16 to live with a friend. Danielle didn’t recognize until later in life that she had experienced sheltered homelessness. Both share their journey of navigating life and how the support of friends helped them survive.
Two types of homelessness experiences:
According to Britannica.com, sheltered homelessness are individuals who spend the night in emergency shelters or in transitional, or temporary, housing. Unsheltered homelessness are individuals who sleep on the streets, in cars, in abandoned buildings, or in other places not intended for human habitation.
Food insecurity is defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a situation of "limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods or limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways".
In this episode, you will hear Jan, mother of a recovering addict and a recently retired Mayo Clinic employee from the Psychiatry and Psychology Department, and Brien, a recovering addict and psychotherapist specializing in addiction at Mayo Clinic, discuss their experiences with addiction.
In this episode, you will hear from Kim, a medical administrative assistant supervisor, and Kay, a nurse study coordinator. They both work in the Division of Allergic Diseases at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. They discuss their experience with being identical twins working in the same organization, their special bond, and their relationship as kids and into adulthood.
In this episode, you will hear Annie, a communication specialist and Monica, an equity, inclusion and diversity advisor, discuss their experience being first generation Americans.
In this episode, you will hear Michelle, an IT program manager, and Marcia, an IT application architect, discuss their experience with mentorship. Michelle shares the joy she finds in being a mentor. Marcia talks about how seeking a mentor helped her grow professionally and how she’s stepping into the role of mentor herself.
In this episode, Alexandra, an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) neonatal nurse, and Matthew, an Allergy-Immunology physician, discuss their experiences parenting children who are living with disabilities. Alexandra talks about her daughter with down syndrome and what that means for her family. Matthew shares his parenting experience raising a child living with cerebral palsy and another living with autism and epilepsy.
In this episode, Hilary, a financial counselor, and Edgar, a principal gifts officer, discuss the ups and downs of being a single parent. Hilary talks about co-parenting two of her children and being the only parent for her youngest child. Edgar shares his experience of having full custody of his three daughters from a young age.
In this episode, Sumathi, IT service delivery manager, and Cynthia, Public Affairs senior communications specialist, share their experiences celebrating Diwali and Hanukkah, both referred to as the "Festival of Lights." Sumathi talks about Diwali and the meaning of the celebration for the Hindu culture. Cynthia shares the history of Hanukkah and her traditions in the Jewish culture.
In this episode, you'll hear from Cynthia, IT lead analyst and Sharyn, clinical research assistant, as they share their experiences with a service dog by their side. Cynthia’s dog, Claire, is a blue standard poodle who helps her with an invisible disability. Sharyn’s dog, Milo, is a black lab who supports her with her diabetes.
In this episode, you will hear from Adria, a nurse practitioner, and Matt, Mayo’s chief security officer, as they discuss their experiences on 9/11. Adria was living outside New York City at the time. Her brother-in-law worked across the street from the World Trade Center, one of the buildings attacked on 9/11. Matt was a federal agent in Washington, D.C., and he shares what changed after the attacks from a security and law enforcement perspective. Listen as they reflect on their memories from 20 years ago and how it affects them today.
In this episode, you will hear from Desiree, a senior project manager in Innovation Tech and Services, and Ariel, an analyst in Human Resources, as they share their experiences of working from home. Ariel has two young children and a husband who also works from home. Desiree has three school-aged children and is balancing their summer schedules while working from home.
In this episode, you will hear Dr. Starling, a female physician, and Tyler, a male nurse, discuss their experiences with gender stereotypes. Dr. Starling shares her perspective of being misidentified as a nurse and Tyler shares his experience of being misidentified as a physician based solely on their gender. Listen as they discuss the importance of clarifying their roles and normalizing their gender in their roles for future generations.
In this episode, you will hear from Crystal (they, them, theirs), a desk operations specialist, and Adam (he, him, his), a nurse, as they discuss the importance of supporting one another by using the correct pronouns. Crystal identifies as gender-queer, which is commonly defined as a person whose gender identity cannot be solely described as male or female. Adam is a bisexual male, and notes that he is an ally for colleagues, no matter how they identify.
In this episode, you will hear from Kristi, Human Resources, and Valerie, Orthopedics, discuss their journeys with mental health. Kristi shares her experience managing her depression while juggling a full-time job with children who were distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Valerie shares her perspective of working in a high-stress environment at a previous job that led her to an outpatient program at Mayo Clinic Hospital ― Rochester.
In this episode, you will hear from Bradford Smith, M.D., a cardiac anesthesiologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, and Mark M. Smith, M.D., a cardiac anesthesiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. They are brothers who grew up on a farm with a father who was also a physician, and they grew to support one another in their careers. Dr. Bradford Smith shares his perspective of being the younger brother, while older brother Dr. Mark Smith shares his appreciation for being part of his brother’s journey to being an anesthesiologist.
In this episode, you will hear from Pat and Stephanie as they share their perspectives of being Mayo Clinic volunteers, helping patients and their families, and staff. Pat shares her perspective of being a longtime Mayo Clinic volunteer wearing many hats, while Stephanie talks about being a new volunteer who is already making a big difference for Mayo’s patients and their families.
In this episode, you will hear Scott, a technical lead for Healthcare Technology Management, and Alan, a health systems engineer for Management Engineering and Consulting, share their journey of fatherhood. Scott shares his perspective of adopting two babies who grew up while he and his wife worked full time. Alan talks about his life as a dad and working from home while his wife, Alicia, is a stay-at-home mom to three young children.
In this episode, you will hear from Axel, a communications specialist, and Gaurav, a section head in Information Technology, as they share their experiences and perspectives as first-generation immigrants to the U.S. Axel shares his experience coming to the U.S. as a high school exchange student from Germany. Gaurav shares his perspective on moving to the U.S. as a child.
In this episode, you will hear from Jenny, a nurse care coordinator, and Mark, chair of the Division of Engineering, as they discuss the importance of finding joy at work. Jenny shares her perspective of finding joy in the small moments and helping patients feel better. Mark talks about finding meaning and purpose in his work, as well as the role of gratitude in creating joy at work.
In this episode, you will hear from Ashlie, a Human Resources strategic communications specialist in Arizona, and Alec, a nurse practitioner in Rochester, as they discuss how they’ve found ways to fit fitness into their routines while balancing their work and personal lives. Ashlie shares how she’s found ways to make time for herself while working … Continue reading On finding time for fitness in busy lives →
In this episode, you’ll hear from Brenda, vice chair in Revenue Cycle, and Megan, a nurse in Neurologic Surgery, share their journey of motherhood. Brenda shares what it means to her to be a mom in a blended family with children ranging from high school to adult, while Megan shares her perspective of being a … Continue reading On being a working mom →
In this episode, you’ll hear from Yerronda, an administrative assistant supervisor in Arizona, and Alisha, a medical assistant in Arizona, as they reflect on their experiences raising children of color. Yerronda shares her perspective of being an African American mom raising four African American children while Alisha shares her perspective of being a white mom … Continue reading On the rewards and challenges of raising children of color →
In this episode, you’ll hear from Jennifer, an ambulatory nurse manager in Hematology, and Ken, a nurse in Hematology, discuss how they listened to their staff and made small changes to enhance the well-being of their work unit. Jennifer shares her perspective of being in a leadership role and wanting to help build camaraderie within her … Continue reading On taking steps to build team camaraderie, improve well-being →
In this episode, you’ll hear from Kristin, a nursing education specialist in Florida, and Marcia, a diversity recruitment specialist in Arizona, as they reflect on their experiences of having children in the armed forces. Kristin’s daughter is in the Critical Care program in the U.S. Army as a nurse, while Marcia has two sons in … Continue reading Being a military parent →
In this episode, you’ll hear from Nicola, an Information Technology analyst/programmer, and Brittany, an administrative assistant in the Office of Access Management. They discuss how they have adjusted to working from anywhere. Nicola has worked remotely for seven years while Brittany started a new position at Mayo Clinic and began working remotely on her second … Continue reading On working from anywhere →
In this episode, you’ll hear from Abigail, a nurse at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, and Lisa, a nurse midwife at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minnesota, as they reflect on their experiences as students in nurse midwifery at Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. Abigail shares her perspective on life as a current student … Continue reading On always being a student of your profession →
In this episode of “Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences,” you’ll hear from Evette, a case manager at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, and Tara, a surgery scheduler in Minnesota, as they share how a simple message on LinkedIn led them to make a connection, supporting one another and breaking down the walls that might otherwise separate them. How … Continue reading Finding connections in unexpected places →
In this episode of “Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences,” you’ll hear Haley, a nursing team lead in Neurology, ENT and Plastics, and Bridget, a hospital supervisor in Nursing Administration, discuss the benefits and challenges of working night shifts versus day shifts. They share their perspectives on how and why their work shifts fit with their busy lives.
In this episode of “Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences,” you’ll hear from Robert, a nurse in Pediatrics, and Rusty, a specialist in Patient Appointment Services, as they discuss the changes they’ve made to lead them to their careers in health care. Robert grew up in the family business as a sausage maker, while Rusty previously was a … Continue reading Going from butcher and ballet dancer to health care →
In this episode, you’ll hear from Jane and Rielyn as they share their experiences of working together while being generations apart. Jane, of Media Support Services, talks about being a baby boomer and the stereotypes that go along with that generation. Rielyn, also of Media Support Services, discusses life as a millennial and the perceptions … Continue reading Working together when you’re generations apart →
In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, you’ll hear from Alicia and Aaron as they discuss adoption. Alicia, a nurse in Neurology, learns more about the adoption process from Norman and whether it could be the right fit for her and her husband. Aaron, a project manager in Health Sciences Research, shares his family’s journey … Continue reading Adopting and what it means to want a child of your own →
In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, you’ll hear from Georjina and Francie as they share the challenges and triumphs they’ve experienced as people who are neurodiverse. Georjina, a previous intern of Project Search who has a mild cognitive delay, now works in Comparative Medicine with colleague, Francie, who has autism. They discuss their journey … Continue reading Being neurodiverse and finding your potential →
In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experience, you’ll hear from two employees at different points in their career. But they’ve known each other for many years. Doug began his career at Mayo Clinic on the grounds crew during his summer breaks from college. Twenty-eight short years later, Doug is chair of the Department of … Continue reading Father-Daughter share experiences working at Mayo Clinic →
In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, you’ll hear from Christine, manager of medical transcription, who shares her excitement at nominating Francisco, an Information Technology analyst, for the Individual Award for Service Excellence. This award is given to those who are high achievers and know how to tackle difficult challenges. Their good work inspires and motivates others. … Continue reading An award-winning attitude →
In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, you’ll hear from Barbara, an administrative assistant, and Ena, a certified clinical research coordinator, as they discuss their experiences living with a disability. Barbara has been in a wheelchair all her life. Ena has experienced progressive vision loss since her late teens. They talk about the challenges, … Continue reading Joys and challenges of living life with a disability →
In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, you’ll hear from Julian and Scott — both of Central Service — as they reflect on the importance of friendship in the workplace. When Julian was outed as a transgender person, Scott’s support and that of others allowed him to find the courage to stand up for himself, … Continue reading Being transgender and finding support in the workplace →
In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, you’ll hear Kevin, a respiratory therapist, and his wife Tosca, a pharmacy technician II, discuss their transition from military to civilian life. Kevin is no longer in the military and shares his perspective of what it was like to prepare for work outside the military. Tosca is … Continue reading Making the Transition to Civilian Life →
In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, you’ll hear Peter, an Orthopedic Surgeon, and Laura, a Palliative Medicine physician; discuss their experiences as a military family. Peter served in the United States Air Force where he participated in multiple military exercises, including two deployments, and provided patient care from the battlefield. Peter describes his … Continue reading Supporting Our Veterans →
In this episode, you’ll hear Bayn and Eric discuss women’s role in balancing family and work. Bayn, a senior systems analyst in radiology, shares the challenges women experience in the workplace and how she has found success in finding her authentic voice. Eric, a development technologist for the department of laboratory medicine and pathology, was … Continue reading Supporting Women in the Workplace →
In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, Andre, operations manager in research administration on the Jacksonville Campus and Luqing, health systems engineer on the Scottsdale campus, share their experiences relocating while still working for Mayo Clinic.
In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, Emily and Kristin share their experiences as, what’s sometimes referred to as “boomerang” employees; employees that leave the organization and then return. They discuss their pride in working for Mayo Clinic as well as the commitment Mayo Clinic has towards its staff and making them feel valued.
In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, Jim from our Environmental Services team in Lake City, Minnesota and Terri, a Claims Adjuster for Quality in Arizona share some examples of giving back, and the importance of helping others.
In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, Jessalyn and Tom Finch discuss meeting in the workplace and developing a special connection. Listen as they share the benefits, challenges and sometimes awkward situations that occur when dating as colleagues.
In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, Antuane and Kim, both HIMS Specialists in Florida, share their experiences supporting well-being initiatives for their teams. They discuss the impact on their work together, their teams, and the community.
In this episode of Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences, Kristina, a CT Scan Technologist talks with Tammy, a Human Resources Generalist about the Mayo Clinic Spirit of Caring program. Kristina shares the unforeseen circumstances that led her to apply for funding and Tammy shares her experience of delivering some much needed good news to Kristina.