Trailblazing Nursing
Trailblazing Nursing, a podcast presented by the University of South Florida College of Nursing. Hosted by Usha Menon, Dean of the College of Nursing and Senior Associate Vice President at USF Health. Each month, we’ll bring you a 15-minute discussion on current topics in nursing, talking with your colleagues and experts from across the world!
Trailblazing Nursing
Rx for Change: Nurses at the Forefront of a Bold Green Healthcare Revolution
Listen as we talk with Erika Kimball, a healthcare sustainability leader with more than 15 years of experience in the field. She began her sustainability journey as a staff nurse leading volunteer waste reduction projects in clinical units. Today she is the Founder and CEO of Kimball Sustainable Healthcare, a consulting firm that develops sustainability strategies, programs, and communications for hospitals and healthcare.
Erika is a positive and determined change agent who brings people together to create solutions that improve environmental outcomes while supporting hospital quality, safety, and value. She is a certified TRUE zero waste advisor and knows that healthcare waste is a solvable problem. She works with clients to build sustainable clinical practices and grow the circular economy for healthcare.
Erika loves learning and adventure and holds an MBA from Presidio Graduate School and a BSN from the University of South Florida College of Nursing!