Christina Vasquez
Christina Vasquez is an accomplished healthcare operations leader with over a decade of progressive experience in multi-site management and team development. She currently serves as Area Manager at Indigo Urgent Care, overseeing operations across multiple clinics and driving excellence in patient-centered care. Christina is recognized for her expertise in optimizing workflows, implementing strategic resource planning, and standardizing processes, leading to measurable improvements in revenue, operational efficiency, and staff retention. Her career demonstrates a strong commitment to operational excellence while fostering collaborative, high-performing teams.
A dynamic and results-oriented leader, Christina combines servant leadership with accountability-driven management. She empowers teams through mentorship, clear communication, and structured coaching while ensuring performance goals are achieved. Her expertise includes KPI-driven performance management, service recovery, cross-functional collaboration, and staff development. By streamlining hiring, onboarding, and training processes, Christina has significantly reduced turnover and ensured consistent, reliable care delivery across multiple sites, enhancing both operational outcomes and the patient experience.
Dedicated to continuous learning, Christina is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management at Southern New Hampshire University, with an expected graduation in 2027. In 2025, she was inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), an honor recognizing exceptional leadership, academic achievement, and commitment to creating positive impact. This recognition reflects Christina’s dedication to professional growth and her vision of expanding her leadership expertise beyond healthcare into broader business operations.
• Foundations of Leadership Certificate
• Human Skills for Managers Professional Certificate by LinkedIn Learning
• Inducted Member – National Society of Leadership and Success
• Organizational Thought Leadership
• Orientation and Leadership Training Certificate
• Leadership Tips, Tactics, and Advice
• Management & Leadership
• Pima Medical Institute-Renton
• South Seattle College
• Southern New Hampshire University
• National Society Leadership Success
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to growth. I have worked my way up in the healthcare field, beginning as a medical assistant and advancing to my current role as Area Manager overseeing two urgent care clinics. Alongside my professional achievements, I have successfully raised three children, now ages 24, 19, and 18, while continuing to pursue my education. I am currently working toward a Bachelor’s degree, balancing family, work, and school, which reflects my belief that hard work, focus, and continuous learning are key to both personal and professional success.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is that you can achieve anything you set your mind to, and that true success comes from lifting others up along the way.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
The advice I would give to young women entering the healthcare industry is simple: You can, and you will. Believe in your abilities, stay persistent, and embrace every opportunity to grow and lead.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges and opportunities in my field right now is balancing full-time professional responsibilities with continuing education. I am currently pursuing my Bachelor’s degree, with an expected graduation in 2027, and have been recognized on both the President’s and Dean’s Lists. This experience demonstrates that with focus, determination, and effective time management, it is possible to advance academically while excelling in a demanding healthcare leadership role.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are perseverance, determination, and exceeding expectations. I take pride in proving doubters wrong both in my own achievements and in supporting my children demonstrating that with hard work and commitment, it is possible to overcome obstacles and reach goals, whether in education, career, or personal growth.