Kimberly

"I would actually be having all these roles. Um, I would do my homework during when working at the well. So it was a good way to balance everything."

"I am kind of the primary person that oversees the performance and coordination of the administrative and operational functions of a healthcare plan."

"I'll look at my calendar to kind of see any upcoming meetings or important deadlines that are coming up so I can kinda create my work day from there."

"And then I would say communication is another key component."

"I feel like I have a really great work life balance. I don't have to commute anywhere."

"Biggest challenge in this role I would say is just when you're the main point of contact for a plan. That can be a lot of work."

"I enjoy just being a part of the healthcare process and in a way I am helping people"

"If you don't care about the people in the work that you do, I don't think you're gonna thrive. Just, just be unhappy."

"So there's just so many jobs available and even my job now a contract manager for a managed care health plan, I as a student, I wouldn't know what that position is, to be honest."

"member services is a great way to start. If you're looking for like administration, um, they're usually always hiring."

"Work towards the job that you want, not necessarily the job that you currently have."

"Having jobs and internships is one of the best things you could do to set up for a career because it gives you the hands-on experience you need."

"the professors I had really helped uplift me, so that could be the best version of myself"