Bonus Episode: Women in Healthcare Leadership on the Importance of Mentorship and Networking

In this episode, MGMA editor and writer Colleen Luckett talks with women leaders Cheryl Mongillo, MBA; Delores McNair, MHA, ASCP; and Paola Turchi, MSHCA, FHFMA, CPC, FACMPE who discuss their experiences with mentorship, leadership, and the value of networking in professional growth. Paola shares her journey and the importance of building connections; Cheryl speaks on her experience rising from a secretary to a leadership position with the help of mentorship; and Dolores highlights the value of vulnerability and authenticity in leadership roles.

00:47 Introduction and Personal Experiences

03:06 Dolores' Perspective on Mentorship

04:56 Cheryl's Journey and Mentorship Insights

06:00 The Importance of Mentorship

07:59 Paula's Unique Mentorship Experience

10:44 Dolores' Mentorship Journey

13:50 Discussion on the Women's Resource Group Meeting

21:22 Vulnerability in Leadership

26:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Additional Resource
Read the feature story from Colleen Luckett where she discusses the Women Leaders in Healthcare resource group with Cheryl Mongillo, Delores McNair and Paola Turchi.

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Learn more: MGMA Member Resource Groups
MGMA’s Member Resource Groups were launched as a commitment to facilitating inclusion and belonging within the healthcare management profession. These groups quickly became a valuable part of the MGMA community, providing safe, supportive environments where members could engage in meaningful conversations about career growth, professional challenges and industry leadership with their peers. Based on the overwhelming success of in-person resource groups at the 2023 and 2024 Leaders Conferences, MGMA expanded these efforts to include quarterly virtual meetings, ensuring that members could maintain and build these connections year-round.

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