As part of our month-long series of powerhouse women leaders in STEM, my guest today is the Deputy Commissioner in the New York City Department of Health, Dr. Aletha Maybank. Dr. Aletha has a Bachelor's degree from John Hopkins University, a medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, and a Master's degree in Public Health from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. She is a pediatrician and is board certified in preventative medicine and public health. Keep Reading Dr. Maybank is the founding Director of the Center for Health Equity with a mission to bring an exclusive focus on health equity in all medical departments. Additionally, she has successfully launched the Office for Minority Health and was the founding Director of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services from 2006 to 2009. Today, Dr. Maybank explains her role in founding the Artemis Association – an association that supports women of color getting accepted into medical schools and physician practices – as well as the secrets to her success that has helped her build the amazing career she has today. "You have to believe, also, that you can do it and that you do belong here." – Dr. Aletha Maybank Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: What prompted Dr. Maybank to shift from clinical work to community advocacy How her childhood experiences shaped her career path and choices Her biggest career turning point and the lessons she learned from it Why racial and gender equity is so important in STEM fields Dr. Maybank's Top 4 Success Tips for Fierce Feminine Leaders: Always believe in yourself and who you are. Create opportunities. Find ways to make yourself valuable. Be extra sharp. Really know your stuff. Have courage and discipline. Download the tip sheet HERE. Love the show? Let us know!                      Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton!                       What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month's drawing!                                And, if you really want to ramp up your fierceness…                       Reach out to us for a free 30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team!                       Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/Discover.                       Register for Your Million Dollar Message Women's Leadership Retreat  Are you interested in creating a powerful signature speech, owning your leadership presence, and leveraging it to receive breakout business results in 2017? Register for Eleanor's Million Dollar Message Women's Leadership Retreat – an exquisite, 3-day face-to-face retreat with powerhouse women leaders in Toronto, Canada.     If you'd like to explore how you can deliver your message to the world and use it to take your business to the next level, join our group of powerhouse female leaders on May 26-28 in Toronto. For more details and register for this amazing, powerful event, visit YourMillionDollarMessageRetreat.com    A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors                     This episode was made possible by our wonderful sponsors, BMO – Bank of Montreal – The Bank for Women.               Join the conversation at BMO for Women to gain the insight, knowledge, and support you need to succeed and to truly understand how to manage your money!     

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