Her Story
About Angela
Angela Mansour is a registered nurse with over 27 years of experience who has held multiple leadership roles throughout the healthcare system. She currently serves as Clinical Director of an Ambulatory Service Center and Infection Preventionist. Angela earned her bachelor's degree in nursing followed by a master's degree and holds certifications in patient experience and infection prevention. A mother of five, she returned to school in her 40s while working full time, completing her degrees through online and accelerated programs with the support of her family. Earlier in her career she worked as a patient experience manager at a hospital where she oversaw guest services, patient experience, and volunteer services, leading community outreach especially with young volunteers. She is active in her community as a member of the Parent Advisory Committee and a candidate for the Board of Education. Angela attributes her success to a strong family support system, grit, persistence, and resiliency, and she emphasizes the importance of self-care and lifting others up in leadership.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Angela
01What do you attribute your success to?
My success comes from my family support system, especially my four daughters who motivated me to go back to school in my 40s. It took a lot of grit, persistence, resiliency, and strength to work full-time, raise five children, and complete my degrees through online and accelerated programs. Having supportive family and cheerleaders around me, rather than people who bring you down, was key to pushing through the tough days and staying focused on the end goal.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice came from my father and brother when I was young playing sports: don't worry about side comments or what others say, just go out there, prove yourself, and show them you're better. That mindset of not listening to negativity and pushing forward helped me break barriers, like being one of the first girls on an all-boys soccer team in the early 80s.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
At any crossroad, go deep down inside and discover who you are and what you want so that driver can continue on. Nursing is a wonderful, multifaceted career with no end to opportunities - you can be a bedside nurse or pivot into many other areas. It offers flexibility and work-life balance, allowing you to be home with children while having a career, and you can always pick up and change direction at any age.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
We've always struggled in leadership roles but the tides are turning and women now hold 85-90% of these roles. The main point is coming together and supporting each other, lifting each other up instead of bringing each other down, taking away jealousy and embracing one another. This supportive leadership style is why I've become successful and why I put others in positions to make autonomous decisions so they can become leaders too.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Family and a strong support system are at the core, along with grit, persistence, and resiliency. It's important to pick yourself up on tough days and stay focused on the end goal. Self-care is essential - making time for yourself through spa days, meditation, or moments of silence to reflect, even if it's just 5 minutes, because it helps you recharge and see the road ahead.
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