Skye Van Meter
Skye (Van Meter) Mondragón is a seasoned Senior Recruiting Consultant specializing in Allied Health and Dental recruitment. With over eight years of experience in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources across healthcare, corporate, and technical sectors, she has spent seven years focused on hiring for Allied Health specialties, including supporting a major health system across Central Texas. Since joining The Medicus Firm in 2023, Skye has partnered with healthcare organizations nationwide to match providers with positions that align with their skills, career goals, and the communities they serve.
A graduate of Texas A&M University, Skye holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a minor in Anthropology. During her time at Texas A&M, she was a nationally ranked athlete on the Women’s NAIGC Gymnastics team, competing in Vault, Bars, Beam, and Floor events. This dedication to excellence and discipline continues to shape her professional approach, where she emphasizes thorough candidate evaluation, personalized communication, and long-term relationship building with both providers and employers.
Outside of her recruiting work, Skye enjoys a wide range of interests including yoga, hiking, bouldering, writing poetry, and country western dancing. She is passionate about connecting with people and supporting their career journeys, whether they are actively seeking new opportunities or exploring future possibilities. Skye’s commitment to integrity, responsiveness, and deep industry knowledge makes her a trusted partner for healthcare and dental professionals navigating the job market.
• Texas A&M University
• Abilene Christian University
• Sr. Recruiting Consultant-Award Winning Client Satisfaction
• The Big Event at Texas A&M University
• Wilshire Baptist Church
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to staying focused and goal-driven, managing my time effectively, and staying dedicated to networking with healthcare providers and clients across the U.S. I believe that maintaining clarity on my goals while being adaptable has allowed me to grow and excel in every role I take on.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is that it’s okay not to know everything. Focus on doing your best work, ask questions to continue to grow, take pride in your work, and trust that you can continue to perfect your skills along the way.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise young women entering the industry to ask questions, make sure your voice and opinion are communicated effectively, and speak your minds. Do not be intimidated by those with more experience than you. The workforce is ever changing so it's important that after doing research to present your fresh perspective into the workforce. It's never too early to share your thoughts and opinions on how things can be done differently to strategize for more effective outcomes for both in work and personal life.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field is identifying the right specialty providers for each client’s needs. As the market continues to evolve, I’ve adapted by expanding nationwide outreach—especially for rural roles—while ensuring each opportunity is clearly marketed with strong position highlights to attract long-term providers who will support underserved communities.
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 being goal-driven, pursuing continuing education, staying eager to learn, remaining open to new ideas, and helping others.