Her Story
About Rosa
I have been in the radiography field for 22 years, and it has been a highly rewarding and transforming career.I spent 15 years serving as a Lead Technologist and, during that time, also stepped into an Interim Director role at another facility. Concurrently, I taught in a radiography program, successfully balancing professional responsibilities.
Before joining the Radiology Program. I worked as an Imaging Supervisor for three and a half years. Throughout my career, I remained committed to advancing my education while working full-time and raising my daughter, an experience that strengthened my resilience, discipline, and dedication.
For the past four years, I have served as a Radiography Program Director, a role that allows me to combine my passion for education with program leadership. My responsibilities include overseeing curriculum delivery, preparing and presenting lectures, managing student admissions and selection processes, monitoring academic progress, supervising departmental budgets, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
What I find most rewarding is witnessing student growth and development, seeing them acquire essential skills and confidently transition into clinical practice. Contributing to their success and professional readiness continues to be the most fulfilling aspect of my work.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Rosa
01What do you attribute your success to?
My success is rooted in my dedication to growth and my ability to lead with integrity and respect. I’ve consistently sought opportunities to expand my knowledge, support others, and adapt to challenges, which has helped me build both strong teams and meaningful outcomes.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I ever received was to continue my education, and it has profoundly shaped my career path. I strongly believe in embracing every opportunity to learn something new, as you never know when that knowledge or skill will become essential.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this field is that it requires dedication, consistency, and hard work. During interviews, I often encourage them by saying: whatever you are doing right now, keep doing it. If it is working for you, stay the course. Continued effort and persistence will help you reach your goals and achieve success in this profession.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge in my field right now is maintaining student engagement. Radiography is an intensive program, and the workload can become overwhelming for some students. As a result, it is important to continuously support and motivate them to stay focused and successfully progress through the curriculum.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my professional and personal life are honesty, integrity, and respect. These principles guide my actions and are consistently reflected in the way I approach my work and interactions with others.
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