In this episode of The Backstory, Anne Hancock Toomey sits down with Van Ton-Quinlivan, CEO of Futuro Health, for a wide-ranging conversation on workforce development and leadership. Van takes us through her incredible journey, starting with her escape from the Vietnam war and growing up in Hawaii, and into her career that has spanned education, government and healthcare. She highlights the art of building coalitions, the importance of lifelong learning and the power of unlocking doors for others. To top it off, the episode wraps with a fast-paced lightning round, where Van shares personal habits, new projects and sharp advice for future leaders.
Episode Highlights
- 01:13 Van’s Podcast: Workforce Rx
- 05:54 Career Beginnings and Mentorship
- 09:39 Workforce Development at Pacific Gas &Electric
- 12:52 Public Sector Leadership and Workforce Initiatives
- 15:57 Founding Futuro Health
- 18:50 The Highs & Lows of Futuro Health
- 20:39 Leadership Insights and Personal Reflections
- 24:27 Family and Work-Life Balance
- 33:05 Lightning Round
