Meet Savannah Harris, an Administrative Specialist for the Department of Nephrology! Savannah is in her first year at DoM and already working on developing a mentorship program!
What鈥檚 your role and how long have you been a part of our Department?听听
I鈥檓 an Administrative Specialist for the Department of Nephrology. I鈥檝e been part of this team for about six months, but I have been with 黑料网 for over a year now.听听
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Where are you from?听
Mebane, North Carolina听
What originally attracted you to work at 黑料网 Department of Medicine?听
听Career growth and development.听听
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What is the most interesting project you’ve been a part of so far?听
Currently, I’m working on developing a mentorship program aimed at providing entry-level employees, like myself, the opportunity to be mentored by senior-level professionals for a year. This project is particularly exciting for me because I鈥檓 passionate about expanding my knowledge and learning from those with more experience. I recognized early on that having a mentor would help me navigate my career, and I鈥檓 excited to offer others the chance here at 黑料网.听
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What do you enjoy most about working here?听
What I enjoy most about working here is the people. This role has connected me with individuals from all around the world and various roles within healthcare both clinical and non-clinical, allowing me to engage in meaningful conversations that have expanded my perspective and helped me grow professionally. Beyond that, the support and friendship among colleagues is unmatched. I鈥檓 very fortunate to work in an environment where people genuinely care about me as an individual and actively support my personal and professional goals.听
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How has your role evolved over time since you鈥檝e been here?听
This role didn鈥檛 exist before I joined the department, so it鈥檚 been rewarding to watch it evolve and to actively contribute to shaping it into something functional. I’ve enjoyed being part of the process in developing the position to support not only the broader department but also the immediate team I collaborate with daily.听听
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What is one thing that you wish people knew about your job?听
This job requires a diverse skill set and a willingness to continuously learn.听听
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What are you most proud of, personal or professional?听
I鈥檓 most proud of my ability to take any situation whether it be personal or professional and see the positive in it.听听
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What鈥檚 one thing on your bucket list?听
A big one on my bucket list is to visit both countries my parents are from.听听
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Do you have hobbies outside of work that you enjoy?听
Outside of work, I have a variety of hobbies that keep me balanced. I鈥檓 passionate about staying active, whether it’s hiking, weightlifting, or practicing Pilates. I’m also working on getting into running and have signed up for my first race this October. In addition, I enjoy drawing and painting when I want to unwind and relax.听
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What piece of advice would you give to your younger self?听
听If I could give advice to my younger self, I would say to embrace the journey, be patient with yourself, and remember that setbacks are just part of learning. Stay open to new opportunities and be kind to yourself along the way.听
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What鈥檚 something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know?听
Not many people know that I鈥檓 actually named after Savannah, GA. My parents couldn鈥檛 agree on a name, so they decided to go with the last place my dad visited for work before I was born.听
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