Her Story
About Dionna
I've spent 15 years in the health insurance industry, with a focus on Medicare, Medicaid, and population health throughout my work in corporate America. My approach has always been about supporting those around me and making connections so that others can grow and move throughout their careers. What I find most rewarding is seeing other team members and leaders develop and succeed. I believe you don't have to be a CEO to be influential - sometimes the most inspirational people are those without titles. I recently transitioned to a new role after being laid off, and I'm continuing to focus on building my impact and supporting my team through industry challenges.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Dionna
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to building confidence through reliability and transparency. Transparency and humility have been key for me, along with giving credit to others and recognizing their contributions. I believe in being honest, ethical, and consistent in everything I do. That's what I would say to my kids, and that's what has guided me throughout my career.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've ever received is to always say yes, because you can always gain experience from the outcome. I've learned to try to lead with the answer being yes, because you never want to stop progressing forward. No matter what happens, you can gain valuable experience from any situation.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry would be to remove obstacles that don't help you perform your best. Focus on what truly enables you to do your best work and don't be afraid to eliminate the things that hold you back.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
I think the biggest challenge in my field right now is supporting team members through industry challenges with empathy. It's about having empathy while helping your team navigate the difficulties we face in this industry.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in my work and personal life are being honest, ethical, and consistent. These principles guide everything I do, both professionally and personally.
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