Her Story
About Kaley
I’ve spent the past 12 years in medical sales, with the last year and a half focused in oncology. My path began in Dallas after college, where I entered medical sales and met my husband. We later relocated back to Arkansas, where we are now raising our two young children—a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old—while I continue to grow my career.
In my current role, I partner with physicians to expand access to genetic testing for oncology patients, with a focus on hereditary cancer. This work is deeply personal to me. With a family history of cancer, I understand firsthand that when cancer is hereditary, it impacts far more than just the individual—it affects entire families and future generations. When a mutation is present, there is a 50% chance it can be passed on, which is why early identification and proactive care are so critical.
My goal is to help shift care from reactive to proactive—identifying patients earlier and catching cancer at stages 0 or 1, rather than later stages when it becomes more difficult to treat. I’m passionate about ensuring patients don’t fall through the cracks, while also helping support overwhelmed providers by making these processes more accessible and efficient.
I truly love what I do. It’s not just a job to me—it’s something I care deeply about. I take great pride in the impact I’m able to make through my work, and in the growth I’ve achieved within my organization.
At the same time, being a working mom is one of the most important parts of who I am. I’ve learned to give myself grace—balancing ambition, career growth, and motherhood. I love what I do professionally, and I love being a mom, and I believe it’s possible to fully embrace and succeed in both.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Kaley
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a combination of drive, discipline, and genuine care for the people I serve. I’ve always been highly motivated and goal-oriented, but what truly sets my approach apart is the balance between performance and purpose.
Working in healthcare, especially in oncology, requires more than just a strong work ethic—it requires empathy. I take pride in building meaningful relationships with the providers I work with and never losing sight of the patients and families behind every decision.
I also believe consistency is everything. Showing up every day with intention, pushing myself to grow, and holding myself to a high standard has been a key part of my success. At the same time, I’ve learned that success isn’t just about doing more—it’s about doing meaningful work that makes an impact.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received is to bet on yourself—even when you’re not 100% ready.
Growth doesn’t come from staying comfortable. It comes from stepping into opportunities that challenge you, trusting your ability to figure it out, and learning along the way. Confidence is built through action, not perfection.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
You have intuition. You have dreams that come from the heart—trust them and pursue them with confidence. Don’t give up on what you’re called to do. Work hard, stay resilient, and know that what you earn, you deserve.
You can be both—a successful professional and a present, loving mom. Give yourself grace in the process, because balance isn’t perfect every day.
Above all, don’t lose yourself. The very things that make you who you are are what will set you apart.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in our field right now is awareness—making sure providers recognize when their patients need genetic testing, especially those already diagnosed with cancer.
Hereditary cancer doesn’t just affect the individual patient—it impacts entire families. If a patient carries a genetic mutation, there’s a 50% chance it can be passed on to their children. That makes early identification critical, not just for treatment, but for prevention.
The opportunity lies in being proactive. When we identify these patients early, we can catch cancers at stage 0 or 1—when outcomes are significantly better—rather than at stage 3 or 4, when treatment becomes much more difficult.
My focus is helping providers close that gap—ensuring fewer patients fall through the cracks and more families have the information they need to take control of their health. Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about one patient—it’s about generations.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty is foundational for me. It’s important to trust the people around you—your friends, your team, and your leadership—and to know they’ll support you when it matters most.
I also value understanding. Life is full—whether it’s work, motherhood, or everything in between—and it’s not always possible to be everything to everyone at all times.
That’s why I believe so strongly in giving and receiving grace. The people who matter will understand the seasons you’re in, and extending that same understanding to others is just as important.
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