Tina Lloyd

I attribute my success to my work ethic and commitment. If I start something, I definitely want it to be successful. I'm willing to step out on another limb and learn - if I don't know something, I seek it out and educate myself. I love to research things and find out more information. A perfect example is when I applied for the risk management position at the hospital. I had never done risk management before, so in the four weeks between when they told me they'd call me back, I actually signed up and took the six-month risk management course at UF and completed it in just four weeks so I'd have the certificate. To me, my success shows my work ethic and how I'm willing to go and do more than what's expected. I think just being in the position I am today, having started with just an Associate in Science for Respiratory and never even going to the next level to get my registration, shows a lot of hard work and going above and beyond, helping others in my place of employment when I could, and building to where I'm at by just going up that ladder.

The best career advice I’ve received is to stay open to learning from every experience and connection along the way. My journey has been shaped by both professional opportunities and the support of my community, which have played a key role in developing my leadership skills. I’ve learned to recognize the value in each experience and apply those lessons to continue growing and evolving in my career.

I would encourage young women entering this industry to work hard, stay dedicated, and never stop learning. Be open to new opportunities, even if they feel outside your comfort zone, because that’s often where the most growth happens. Focus on building your skills, stay committed to your goals, and invest in both your personal and professional development along the way.

One of the biggest challenges I'm facing right now is adapting to remote work. This is the first time I'm working from home, and people might think it's easy, but it's not. I'm used to getting up early, going in at dark and coming home at dark, so it's definitely different. But I absolutely love it. The opportunity side is that my current role has a lot of growth potential, and it's also helping me grow personally and professionally. In the nonprofit space, we're facing challenging times with losing grant funding and decreases in funding, but I think you just have to think outside of the box. If you approach people the right way and show the whole vision and you're clear about what the money's going to support, I believe people will step up and really help. In our county and surrounding counties, there's a lot of people with giving hearts, and that creates real opportunities to make an impact.

The values most important to me are commitment, service to others, and continuous learning. When I start something, I want to see it through to success. My nonprofit and philanthropy work is a big part of my heart - it makes me feel good to help others. I try to identify gaps in our community, whether it's food, transportation, housing, or medical needs, and work collaboratively with leadership across the county and surrounding counties to overcome those barriers. Whether it's helping McKinney students go on field trips, getting people to doctor's appointments through our bus service, or supporting cancer patients through United for a Cure, I'm driven by the desire to make a real difference. I also value family deeply - we have five grandbabies who keep us busy, and when my daughter got pregnant, I made the decision to find a different position so I could have more time with family while still pursuing meaningful work.