Dr. Pooja Kumar

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I'm Dr. Pooja Kumar, a partner at McKinsey & Company.

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In today's episode of McKinsey on Healthcare, I speak with Ursel J. McElroy, Director of Ohio's Department of Aging.

She and I will be looking at how we can change the narrative on aging to achieve positive healthcare outcomes and what it takes for women to thrive as leaders.

We've got some new and interesting ideas lined up for you.

So let's start the conversation.

Welcome, Ursel.

Thank you for joining us today.

Well, hi, Pooja.

It's a pleasure to be here.

You are the leader of one of the most critical human services agencies for your state.

What drew you to your work today with the Department of Aging?

Tell me about some of your experiences earlier in your career and how did your experiences prior shape your approach to your work today?

You've talked about what you've done in terms of striving for more.

You've talked about what you've done in terms of your development, but you've also made a very purposeful choice to do all of these things in the service of vulnerable populations.

I'd love to just hear your reflections on what drew you to that.