Nancy Shepard - Founder and Executive Director of Indiana Women in Need Foundation, a statewide non-profit breast cancer agency dedicated to assisting women and men undergoing breast cancer treatment, chats with Julie Petr about leadership.
Guest Bio
Nancy Shepard is an experienced professional with 16 years in non-profit management, 12 years in medical sales, and 22 years as a registered nurse. She excels in building critical customer relationships, non-profit fundraising and management, and patient care across varied specialties, including oncology, surgery, and endoscopy.
Nancy is the Founder and Executive Director of the Indiana Women in Need Foundation, a statewide non-profit breast cancer agency dedicated to assisting women and men undergoing breast cancer treatment. In 2000, Nancy received the Way Out Award in recognition of her contributions in diversity, leadership, service, goodwill, and business innovation.
Nancy's Advise to a First Time Leader
Educate yourself about leadership Internalize what you’ve learned Personalize what you’ve learned about leadership
Thoughts on Mentorship
Find a Mentor Share your vision Don’t be afraid to ask questions
Character Traits Required for Success
Honesty & Intergrity – help you stay true to your mission Visionary – willingness to adapt and collaborate to share your vision Good Interpersonal Skills – ability to engage in one to one relationships
Indiana Women in Need Foundation
Inspired to start the foundation by observing the physical and financial burdens suffered by a friend with cancer Addressing needs that weren’t being met for those undergoing cancer treatment Using her nursing skills and passion for wellness to establish the foundation
The Phrase She Lives By
Be the change you want to see in the world – Mahatma Gandhi
Ways to Join the conversation & spread the word
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