In this special episode, we spotlight the upcoming Michigan Chapter of Women in EMS Conference, taking place September 21, 2026, in Lansing.

Katie Arens, Program Advisor for the Michigan Chapter of Women in EMS, sits down with Kristin Spang, Senior Manager and Global Product Manager for ZOLL, for a conversation about careers, leadership, professional growth, and recognizing that a career in EMS is rarely a straight line.

Kristin offers a preview of the perspective she'll bring to the September conference and discusses how our professional experiences, opportunities and challenges become part of a larger story—one that continues to evolve throughout our careers.

Whether you're just beginning your career in EMS, stepping into leadership, exploring what's next, or have spent decades serving your community, this conversation is a reminder that your career is more than a job—it's the evolution of your story.

In this episode:

• Career growth and professional development in EMS
• Leadership and embracing new opportunities
• The evolution of a career inside and beyond the ambulance
• A preview of Kristin's presentation at the September 21 Michigan Chapter of Women in EMS Conference
• Why connecting and learning from others in EMS matters at every stage of your career

Featuring:
Kristin Spang — Senior Manager & Global Product Manager, ZOLL
Katie Arens — Program Advisor, Michigan Chapter of Women in EMS

Michigan Chapter of Women in EMS Conference
September 21, 2026 | Lansing, Michigan