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and CEOS of their own career paths in male-dominated spaces like the medical device space.
Courtney Tranberg- started her career as a full-line associate sales representative with Smith + Nephew Orthopaedics in Reno, Nevada in 2017 after graduating from the University of Nevada. In this role, she covered joint reconstruction, extremities, shoulder, and found her passion in orthopaedic trauma. The thrill of trauma add-ons is still what keeps her motivated! After over six years in the field, Courtney expanded her role into management. She has had experience working as a direct employee and under distributors, now working for Legacy Orthopaedics, Inc. where she spends her days as the VP of Sales for Trauma and Extremities, still representing Smith +Nephew in Northern Nevada and Northern California. Courtney loves to connect with new people while learning about and educating others on new technology and is extremely loyal and dedicated to her team. She now finds her wins watching her team learn, succeed, and reach their personal and professional goals. Please feel free to connect with her via LinkedIn!
Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secrets-in-medical-device-sales/id1697222015?i=1000639029785
Patricia Choquette-Patricia was an Army brat but spent high school in Kansas City, Missouri. After 2 years at a military service academy, she graduated with a bachelors degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City. She worked in South Korea before starting her sales career 16 years ago. She spent several years in software sales before breaking into medical device sales.Since entering the Med Device industry, she's been Rep of the Year 4 times with 2 different companies, and a top 5 ranked rep every year. She's won Presidents Club every year since her entry into the Med Device field as well as numerous other awards. In her current role she grew her annual sales from 100k in sales to $6.5million in 4 years. She is active in supporting the Marfan Foundation.Patricia and her husband Brent have 2 boys, aged 9 and 11.
Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secrets-in-medical-device-sales/id1697222015?i=1000671377804
Dr. Alexandra Kharazi-is a cardiothoracic surgeon, author of The Heart of Fear, and motivational speaker whose inspiring journey from the operating room to inspiring others worldwide has touched countless lives. Drawing from her experiences in high-stakes medicine, she shares powerful lessons on resilience, courage, and embracing change. Through dynamic storytelling and expert insights, Dr. Kharazi motivates audiences to face life's challenges with fearless authenticity. Her talks blend cutting-edge leadership principles with personal development strategies, offering practical tools for growth and success. Passionate about empowering others, Dr. Kharazi advocates for women's leadership, personal reinvention, and living with intention. Her mission is to inspire individuals to rewrite their stories with purpose, confidence, and unwavering determination.
Listen Now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secrets-in-medical-device-sales/id1697222015?i=1000697561899
Kelly B. Emerton, PhD-(Senior Director, Product Development of Advanced & Robotic Surgical Technologies): Dr Emerton runs product development as the Team Leader for the robotic and laparoscopic surgical stapling portfolio, where she oversees and leads all facets of medical device development to get Medtronic’s critical programs to product launch. She currently sits on two Boards and lends her expertise of 16+ years in product development across three other Medtronic business divisions (Spine, Aortic, Structural Heart), as well as formerly with Cleveland Clinic (CC) Hospital (Cleveland, OH) & 3 CC spin-offs, and Artivion (formally CryoLife).
Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secrets-in-medical-device-sales/id1697222015?i=1000695733821
Tina Valbh -Is a distinguished pharmacist with over 25 years of experience in the specialty pharmacy market. She co-founded PharmaKonnect®, a company that specializes in consulting and technology solutions for the healthcare sector. Through PharmaKonnect®, Tina has played a crucial role in designing and implementing patient access programs, trade relations strategies, and data-driven solutions aimed at improving medication access and adherence. Her work involves collaborating with pharmaceutical manufacturers, specialty pharmacies, and healthcare providers to develop customized solutions that enhance patient support services, streamline market access, and optimize patient outcomes. Additionally, PharmaKonnect® offers expertise in compliance audits, vendor selection, contract management, and the collection of real-world evidence data to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of specialty pharmacy programs.
In addition to her work with PharmaKonnect®, Tina co-founded the Patient Rx Podcast, a platform focused on identifying gaps in America's healthcare system and exploring solutions with experts and advocates. This podcast was created from shared frustrations experienced firsthand by patients navigating the healthcare system. The goal of the Patient Rx Podcast is to educate and empower individuals through meaningful discussions and expert insights while addressing critical healthcare access challenges and potential reforms.
Tina also serves as the Chief Inspiration Officer for Tina's Warriors, a non-profit organization she co-founded to bring patient voice back into healthcare and to help other cancer patients. Through the Hope Kit initiative, she sends specialty curated to women undergoing active cancer treatment. She fosters a strong community of warriors, offering mentorship, resources, and education.
Tina’s Warriors: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tinas-warriors/
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