In this episode, we interviewed Carla Smith the Executive Vice President of HIMSS, a global cause-based nonprofit organization focused on providing better health through information technology. She has nearly 25 years in policy development, 20 years of healthcare experience and a passion for translating “technospeak” for everyone.
Carla shares her journey from banking, to manufacturing, to health IT where she’s stayed. She discusses the importance of having the right information at the right time to make smart policy decisions.
Carla shares:
Her story of how she fell into health IT How HIMSS provides vital support to health IT professionals and influences policy Why strong communication skills are helpful in the world of IT How she handles work life balance through the perspective of “life seasons” Her favorite advice for personal growth and developmentMake sure to check us out on online at www.divatechtalk.com, on Twitter @divatechtalks, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/divatechalk.
