Driving Change In Health Care

Jhaymee Tynan Talks About Patient Care In 2020 And Promoting Diversity

Jhaymee Tynan, assistant vice president of integration at Atrium Health and creator and founder of the 100x2030 Initiative, speaks to In Vivo about her journey into health care, putting the patient first, and the importance of encouraging diversity in the industry.

IV2008_Diversity-And-Healthcare_1200 — 'Diversity and inclusion will become part of how we do business and will be the foundation for how we move forward' • Source: Shutterstock

Jhaymee Tynan, one of In Vivo’s 2020 Rising Leaders, did not initially pursue a career in health care. After graduating from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in finance, insurance and business law, she aspired to work in banking. However, Tynan realized that while she enjoyed elements of the work, it did not offer her what she was looking for long-term. “I enjoyed working with people and solving problems, but I wanted a different lifestyle and work-life balance, and also wanted to be able to make an impact on people,” Tynan recalled in an exclusive interview.

At the same time, Tynan’s mother was dealing with health issues, and one particular visit spurred her to consider a...