Her Story
About Maureen
Maureen Ogah is a senior talent acquisition and recruitment leader with over 17 years of experience, primarily within the healthcare sector. She currently serves as a Talent Acquisition Manager at Ascension Texas, where she oversees recruiting operations, talent pipelines, team performance, and workforce planning for the Texas market. Her background includes progressive roles in talent operations, strategic sourcing, recruitment coordination, and corporate recruiting, including extensive experience hiring nursing and healthcare professionals. Prior to Ascension, she worked as a legal assistant at a law firm. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in political science from San Francisco State University, a Master’s degree in healthcare administration from Texas State University in San Marcos, and completed coursework in the Human Resources Management Program at the University of Texas. She is a lifelong learner who values authenticity, transparency, and building intentional relationships.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Maureen
01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Leverage relationships with intention. Build networks intentionally. Do your research to find work that gives you joy. Be authentic and do the inner work to find your purpose. Relationship building is key, like maintaining a job by investing in it.
02What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Biggest challenge was lack of support and resources as a young mother balancing career and family, leading many women to give up. Opportunity is that support systems are now becoming more available through social media and information, helping women realize they are not alone.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Authenticity and transparency are most important. Be your true self, show up authentically. Build capacity to live to your most true potential. Be transparent about who you are.
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