Victoria Dobrzycki

I attribute my success to a combination of curiosity, persistence, and a people-centered approach. Approaching challenges with a mindset of learning, whether it’s understanding complex psychiatric care processes, leading strategic projects, or improving patient outcomes, helps me identify solutions that might otherwise be overlooked.

Collaboration is equally important. I’ve been fortunate to work with diverse teams across clinical, administrative, research, and community-focused settings where I have seen firsthand how building alignment and trust accelerates results and improves patient care.

The best career advice I’ve ever received is: "If it excites you but also scares you... do it scared". It’s a reminder that growth often happens outside of our comfort zone, and fear doesn’t mean you’re unprepared - it often means the opportunity is meaningful. I’ve applied this mindset throughout my career, whether leading complex healthcare projects, launching new initiatives, or stepping into leadership roles. Embracing the challenge, even when it feels intimidating, has consistently opened doors to learning, impact, and professional growth.

My advice to young women entering healthcare and project management is to trust your expertise, embrace change/challenges, and speak up if you see an impactful opportunity. Healthcare and operations can be complex and fast-moving, but your perspective and ideas are valuable. Seek mentors, build strong networks, and don’t be afraid to take on projects that stretch your skills. You won't learn unless you put yourself into the position to do so. Growth comes from pushing beyond comfort zones, and every challenge is an opportunity to learn, lead, and make a real impact on patients, teams, and organizations.

One of the biggest challenges in healthcare right now is managing complex, rapidly evolving systems while ensuring high-quality patient care. Organizations face pressure to improve outcomes, adopt new technologies, AI, industry collaborations, streamlined operations, and more...all while maintaining compliance and addressing workforce shortages.

Coordinating across clinical, administrative, and community teams can be difficult but is essential for success.

At the same time, these challenges open doors. There’s tremendous potential to leverage data-driven strategies, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance patient experience and operational efficiency. Programs that prioritize quality, equity, and innovation can not only improve outcomes but also set new standards for healthcare delivery.

The values most important to me are reliability, integrity, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact. I strive to approach my work with honesty, transparency, and accountability, while also being approachable and personable to build strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and community partners. I value continuous growth and learning, and I’m motivated by opportunities to contribute to initiatives that improve patient care, support entrepreneurs, and/or strengthen communities.