Address:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Type Of Business:
University Medical Center
Expertise:
Ms. Walker's expertise is in billing, accounting, public administration, and gerontology.
Major Product/SVS:
Healthcare
Favorite Business Publication:
U.S. News & World Report
Hobbies/Sports:
Watching Old Game Shows and Movies, Collecting Vinyl Albums
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Master's Degree in Gerontology, University of Pittsburgh; Coursework, Western Business School (1999); Bachelor or Arts in Public Administration, University of Pittsburgh (1997); Coursework, University of South Carolina at Salkehatchie (1993)
Affiliations Awards:
Windsor Who's Who; International Scholar Laureate Program
Date of Distinction:
6/11/2008
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Walker's tenacity and passion for her profession separate her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Walker's greatest career achievement was receiving her bachelor's degree while assisting her son with his school activities.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Walker would like to be remembered by her peers as a team worker, problem solver and a honest person.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. Walker would like to assist senior citizens in obtaining sneakers.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Ms. Walker would like to have lunch with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt for implementing the ideas to reduce unemployment, social security and the worker's compensation problems in the United States of America.
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspects of her career are attending the sessions of American Parliament and traveling to Australia.
Charity:
Educational Committee, Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ
Number Of Years In Profession:
15
Number Of Years In Current Position:
15
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work and leadership skills.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because of her educational background and her experience in the healthcare industry.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Walker has worked in various industries including transportation, restaurant and finance.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Working with Spreadsheets, Acting as a Liaison Between Patients and Insurance Companies, Maintaining Patients' Records
Awards/Honors:
National Dean's List; Award, International Scholar Laureate Program