AUGUST 2017 The Next Chapter | Page 100

M Then & Now feature story now: MY LIFE: I am married to Roger Bramblett, and we have three children: Jared, Justin, and Rachael. ME NOW: Since high school I have become more confident in myself and more driven in my life goals. Being given the opportunity to work at McLeod Health and the McLeod Health Foundation is a gift that has touched me in ways that I could never have imagined, but being a mom to my wonderful children is the greatest gift of all. WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY LIFE NOW: I had great parents who instilled good values in me, and now I am blessed with a wonderful husband and three great children. I love that I have been given the opportunity to helps others through my work and that I am happy and healthy. WHAT I LEARNED FROM HIGH SCHOOL THAT STILL INFLUENCES ME: I learned to stay true to your beliefs, to remain strong, and to remember that when one door closes, another one will open. IF I COULD HAVE A “HIGH SCHOOL DO-OVER: I would give more of myself to others by being more involved with them, instead of being so self-involved. HOW MY PEERS WOULD DESCRIBE ME NOW: They would describe me as a good leader who cares. MY MOST PRIZED ACCOMPLISHMENT: My most prized accomplishment is becoming the executive director of the McLeod Health Foundation. WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO ME NOW: My family, my three rescue dogs, my friends and co-workers, my health, and my community are the most important things to me now. MY LIFE NOW: I have been so blessed in my life and am grateful for every moment. Lessons learned along the way have molded me into the person I am today. I thank God everyday! 100 AUGUST 2017 SHEMAGAZINE.COM