Andje Medina

1. The 10 Most Influential Women to Follow in 2024 July 2024 PG No. 22 Aspiring to Transform the Global Business Landscape Partner & Trial Attorney at Altair Law Andje Medina Taking on Challenging Cases to Make a Difference in Clients’ Lives www.fortunestime.com

4. EDITOR’S NOTE In the modern world, women's leadership has changed so drastically that it is no longer evident to see the previous leadership approaches. Businesses are emphasizing diverse leadership more because it may produce future leaders and encourage a more creative and diversified work environment. Not only in specific industries or professions, but across the board in business, women are making strides. In a variety of fields, such as marketing, technology, finance, and entrepreneurship, women are thriving. In domains that have traditionally been dominated by males, they are excelling and shattering glass ceilings and boundaries. Thriving through Adversities Women are creating and expanding innovative companies, providing fresh perspectives and upending whole industries. They are creating great businesses and making a lasting impact on the industry by applying their unique talents and expertise. Women are creating compelling advertising campaigns, building brand strategies, and profoundly and realistically interacting with consumers. Their deep understanding of consumer behavior makes them essential for fostering brand development and market expansion. Fortunes Time's latest edition “The 10 Most Influential Women to Follow in 2024,” has featured success stories of renowned woman executives from across the world whose expertise in leadership is echoing globally. The cover has founder and a founding partner at Altair Law, Andje Medina who is known for her dedication to fighting for the underdog and taking on challenging cases. Energetic, courageously positive, and exceptionally skilled in trial tactics, Andje is a recognized leader in the legal community. As a Personal Injury Trial Attorney, she is dedicated to clients and their families who have suffered catastrophic injury and loss. Altair Law was founded by Andje and other experienced and successful personal injury lawyers who share core values and a vision to make a difference in the lives of their clients and the community. For over a decade, Andje has been compiling accolades and trial recognitions. In 2012, she achieved the highest settlement in the San Francisco Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service history, propelling her onto leading trial excellence lists such as Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers, where she has maintained her standing year after year. Also, while you flip through the pages, don't forget to read the articles created by our in-house editorial staff and industry experts.

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6. 08 Taking on Challenging Cases to Make a Difference in Clients’ Lives Andje Medina

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10. A cases, make a difference in the lives of her clients, and advance the legal community. ndje Medina co-founded Altair Law to fight for the underdog, take challenging access to a committed team, ensuring personalized attention and dedicated service. record of outstanding client results has earned her numerous peer and client nomination-based awards. Andje handles various practice areas, often involving significant personal tragedies. Her clients include victims of sexual abuse, catastrophically injured individuals, and family members left behind after a wrongful death. Her success lies in her storytelling abilities. To tell a compelling story, Andje takes the time to deeply understand her clients, often forming lifelong relationships. In 2012, she achieved the highest settlement in the history of the San Francisco Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service, propelling her onto prestigious lists such as Best Lawyers. Since then, Super Lawyers has recognized her every year. In 2017, the Daily Journal named Andje one of California's Top 40 Under 40 Attorneys. As a personal injury trial attorney, Andje uses her skills, boundless energy, unwavering strength, and positivity to represent clients and their families who have suffered catastrophic injuries and losses. She emphasizes the individuality and uniqueness of every client's life and story, which results in life-changing verdicts and settlements for her clients. Driven by her passion for helping people and giving the voiceless a voice, Andje takes pride in the positive impact she has on her clients' lives. In 2018, Andje secured a verdict twenty-five times the last defense offer. The San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association awarded her and her trial team the 2019 Trial Lawyer of the Year for this achievement. She was previously nominated for this honor following an exceptional verdict in a challenging premises liability case the year prior. Andje views each case as an opportunity to help her clients and benefit the community. Whether by taking unsafe products off the market or pushing companies to implement better safety training, the firm aims to create a positive ripple effect on society. Andje is unafraid to take challenging cases to trial or to demand justice for her clients when defendants refuse to accept responsibility or undervalue the harm they have caused. Co-founded Firm to Guide Clients Through Litigation Andje and her partners built Altair Law as a firm of trial attorneys that litigate cases from start to finish. Andje, as well as each of Altair's attorneys, has been trial-tested and industry- recognized for achieving outstanding results in court. The Daily Journal listed her among the Top 30 Plaintiffs Lawyers in 2018. In 2022, Best Lawyers in America named her Lawyer of the Year for Plaintiffs' Product Liability Litigation in San Francisco. In addition to representing her clients from case inception to trial, Andje is often sought by her peers to serve as lead trial counsel. She considers it a great honor that colleagues entrust her to carry their clients' torches through trial. The name of the firm reflects its mission – Guidance You Can Trust. Altair, the brightest star in the constellation Aquila and one of the brightest stars in the night sky, has historically been used for navigation. Similarly, Altair Law guides clients through traumatic events and helps them navigate the complex and adversarial legal system. Altair Law is a boutique firm focused on the client experience, and its clients receive full While Andje appreciates these honors, her client testimonials truly affirm her dedication and impact, reflecting the real-life differences she has made in their lives. Her clients have recognized her for her zealous representation, compassionate approach, and unwavering commitment to achieving justice. Recognized for Her Compassionate Representation For over a decade, Andje has been consistently recognized for her dedication to her clients and the community. Her impressive track 10 | July 2024

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13. Dedicated to Leadership and Mentorship in the Legal Community Andje's goal is for Altair Law to continue its organic and thoughtful growth while maintaining its reputation for providing the highest quality legal representation. Outside the courtroom, Andje remains active in the legal community, serving in various leadership roles in state and local professional organizations that champion fair and equal access to justice. She serves on the Board of Governors at large for the California Consumer Attorneys Association and the Board of Directors for the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association. She is a frequent author and lecturer throughout California. Strength in Diversity On opportunities for women to grow and lead in the industry, Andje finds that there is strength in diversity: diversity of experience, diversity of perspective, and diversity in representation. She has observed that the strongest legal teams often include women in strategy roles. And she believes women are natural storytellers, inherently empathetic, and keenly organized. Andje leads with civility, character, and integrity. She understands this career can be daunting and antagonistic; however, she counters that by regularly mentoring attorneys and law students. Andje notes that clients, courts, organizations, and other attorneys expect women in leadership. She sees this as indicative of a radical transformation in the legal profession and litigation. Andje knows that when women can reach their potential, Altair Law's clients and the community will be better served. Andje leads by example, seeks talented employees, and champions her peers. Andje epitomizes the saying that "a rising tide lifts all boats." Not only has her mentorship guided attorneys and law students to reach their potential, but Andje's mentorship relationships often result in her own professional and business growth, from learning trial strategies from peers to receiving case referrals from former law students. By investing in others, Andje demonstrates that you can also successfully invest in yourself. Embracing Hybrid Work Culture According to Andje, in this post-COVID era, employers must embrace the workforce shift towards a hybrid work- from-home culture. For Altair Law, the primary focus is on the quality of the team members, regardless of their location. They have built a more diverse and well-rounded team by broadening their search beyond the immediate area. Sustaining Excellence in Legal Representation Since its inception, Altair Law has consistently received outstanding results for its clients due to Andje and her partners' dedication to their clients and employees. The firm prides itself on being approachable, solving real problems for real people, and growing to meet its clients' needs. Altair Law emphasizes weekly on-camera team meetings and biannual in-person weekend retreats to foster firm culture and teamwork and mitigate the loss of natural collaboration in a remote work environment. Andje shares that Altair Law's growth has been both organic and systematic. To deliver the best client experience, Altair Law carefully selects and fosters the most talented team members, including those in non-lawyer positions. For instance, the recent hiring of a Chief Operating Officer, an uncommon role in a plaintiff-focused personal injury firm, has allowed the partners to concentrate on what they do best—trial practice. Andje believes that a company's culture is defined by its investment in its team. Altair Law prioritizes flexibility and ensures everyone has the tools to succeed and feel valued. This approach has fostered employee loyalty and resulted in low turnover. Thinking outside the box and testing the limits of traditional law firm practices are two reasons Altair Law is consistently seen as an industry leader in the community. Fortunestime.com | 13

14. Finding Role Models with Similar Values Andje offers valuable advice for those starting their careers: find a mentor who exemplifies the work-life balance you seek. She emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with individuals who share your core values and a similar metric for measuring success. This will help you avoid burnout. But, if burnout does occur, Andje recommends taking a break and remembering that life is long. She chooses to enjoy the journey and not dwell on each obstacle or achievement. As a new mom, she constantly reminds herself that life is about balance. Only recently, in her well-established career, did she feel she had the space to have a child. She recalls looking around the decision-making tables at other firms and seeing few women and even fewer with children. That's not the culture at Altair. "I'm proud that we have built a firm where family is valued and encouraged," Andje protests proudly. She shares that being a mom has made her a better advocate and has allowed her to feel and express love and loss in new and more powerful ways. Her best advice for young lawyers is to bet on yourself and take risks. For aspiring trial attorneys, she emphasizes the importance of trying their first case as soon as possible. She believes that pulling off the "band- aid" at the first opportunity will bring relief and confidence, ensuring they never look back. 14 | July 2024

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16. Angie Beltsos CEO Clinical | Medical Director at Kindbody A ngie Beltsos holds the position of CEO Clinical and Medical Director at Kindbody. She is an experienced leader and doctor with a demonstrated track record in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Angie possesses expertise in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Physician Relations, Healthcare Management, and Managed Care. She is a highly skilled healthcare services professional who attended medical school at Michigan State University, completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Loyola University, and pursued a Fellowship in reproductive endocrinology with a focus on Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility Program at Washington University in St. Louis. She is double board-certified. Angie is not only a medical professional but also a public speaker and lecturer, with a focus on fertility science and business. She has shared her expertise in various locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, China, Australia, and other regions. Additionally, she serves as the executive chair for the Midwest Reproductive Symposium International, a global meeting for fertility experts held in Chicago for over 15 years. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Angie is a mother of four and takes pride in her role as a woman leader in the fertility space. 16 | July 2024

17. About the Company Vios Fertility Institute has undergone a transformation and is now operating under the name @Kindbody. This transition maintains the same healthcare providers, the same network of locations and laboratories, and the same level of compassionate care and successful outcomes. The excitement surrounding this change is palpable, and the company eagerly anticipates welcoming patients to the Kindbody experience. It's essential for everyone to stay informed about updates by following @Kindbody. Formerly known as Vios Fertility Institute, the company has been a leader in the field of fertility treatment, offering cutting-edge solutions like IVF and third-party reproduction. The company's commitment remains unwavering, dedicated to helping each patient, couple, and family meet their unique reproductive health needs. Their team takes a patient-centric approach right from the start, crafting individualized plans that consider the emotional, physical, and financial aspects of each person's journey. The company's guiding philosophy is to merge the science and art of medicine, all while maintaining a welcoming and reassuring atmosphere for their patients. Fortunestime.com | 17

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22. Dr. Zarine Manchanda Aspiring to Transform the Global Business Landscape Dr. Zarine Manchanda is the CEO of Zarine Manchanda Enterprises, a prominent parent company that oversees five businesses across various sectors, all of which proudly bear her name. Among these enterprises are the popular Zarine Manchanda Cafe, the innova?ve Heavenly Flavours Cloud Kitchen, and the exquisite Flavours of the Himachal Pradesh restaurant. Addi?onally, she manages Zarine Manchanda Premium Security Agency and Zarine Manchanda Produc?ons, a successful film and entertainment produc?on shingle. In addi?on to her diverse businesses, Dr. Manchanda holds the posi?on of CEO at the Zarine Manchanda Founda?on, a noble charity NGO that she founded as her first organiza?on. 22 | July 2024

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24. Elevating Experiences In addition to her diverse businesses, Dr. Manchanda holds the position of CEO at the Zarine Manchanda Foundation, a noble charity NGO that she founded as her first organization. Dr. Manchanda believes that all companies under Zarine Manchanda Enterprises share a common goal - to bring luxury and a sense of spiritual charm to every market segment they operate in. For instance, her café holds the distinction of being India's first seven-star café, boasting elegant and luxurious decor, crockery, cutlery, and other elements. Similarly, her new restaurant, showcasing the flavors of her native state, Himachal Pradesh, is also adorned with opulence. With a grand vision in mind, Dr. Manchanda aspires to build an international, multinational business conglomerate. Her strategic plan involves expanding each of her businesses beyond Mumbai to various locations across India and even venturing into foreign countries. Moreover, she intends to explore new opportunities in sectors that align with her skills and passions, including Interior Design, couture clothing and apparel, specialty retail, and eventually, construction, hotels, and other industries. Through her ambition and dedication, she aims to leave a remarkable and lasting impact on the global business landscape. Dr. Manchanda is committed to crafting a unique selling point (USP) that combines sophistication and elegance with a touch of spirituality. She wants her clients and customers to experience the best of both worlds - a refined and sophisticated ambiance alongside an environment infused with blessings and spirituality, creating a distinctive and memorable experience for all who visit. 24 | July 2024

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28. Julie Wald Founder & CEO at Golden Julie Wald is the founder and CEO of Golden, a health professional with more than 25 years of experience, as well as an integrative executive coach and therapist. She is the author of Inner Wealth: How Wellness Heals, Nurtures and Optimizes Ultra-Successful People, which is now the #1 bestselling book on Amazon. She was recognized as one of The Top 100 Women Leaders in Healthcare of 2021 by Women We Admire the previous year. Julie is a Certified Yoga Instructor, Meditation Teacher, and Reiki Master with a Master's in Social Work from New York University. She is also committed to using her expertise to solve the many mental health issues our society is currently dealing with. She is the mother of three teens. 28 | July 2024

29. About the Company A?er 9/11, Julie Wald founded Namaste NY in 2003 with the goal of assis?ng people and organiza?ons in recovering from the trauma of that terrible day. Julie became aware of the significant affect her work was having on her clients as she provided integrated counseling and taught yoga and medita?on in the homes of eminent New Yorkers, CEOs, and captains of business. Clients started asking whether similar lessons and prac?ces might be given to their workers to promote well-being and drive performance as evidence about the efficacy of wellness started to emerge and clients saw the impact that Julie's work was having on their lives and performance. Namaste NY quickly established itself as the wellness provider of choice for the most prosperous businesses in the globe because to its depth of knowledge and experience. Namaste is in right now. Golden con?nues to provide services to businesses and organiza?ons with the highest standards, and more recently, they have widened their clientele to include senior ci?zens. Golden's Four Pillars of Wellness—Movement, S?llness, Connec?on, and Nourishment—form the founda?on of the organiza?on's paradigm for teaching self-care. Within this framework, the team works with clients to incorporate effec?ve health habits in a way that feels natural and is manageable for their hec?c schedule. Fortunestime.com | 29

30. Kirsten Green Founder, Partner of Forerunner Ventures About Forerunner Ventures Forerunner is a thesis-driven, research-focused venture capital firm committed to meeting the complex demands of a rapidly evolving society. It is a firm believer in acting with conviction, taking initiative, and forming committed partnerships. The company uses its research to find business opportunities and invests in companies like Faire, Chime, Glossier, Hims&Hers, ŌURA, The Farmer's Dog, Ritual, and others that are best positioned to change categories and contribute to cultural transformation. Furthermore, the effort continues after investment. 30 | July 2024

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32. American venture investor Kirsten Green founded Forerunner Ventures and serves as its managing partner. Kirsten founded San Francisco- based Forerunner Ventures in 2010 and holds the positions of Founder and Managing Partner. She did this by combining an uncommon and distinctive combination of her professional background with her gained investing knowledge. In addition to being recognized on Vanity Fair's New Establishment list, she received the 2017 Crunchies Awards' VC of the Year title from TechCrunch. As a founder member of All Raise, a network of women mentors, Kirsten actively supports women in the digital sector. Kirsten covered publicly-traded retail and consumer stocks as an equities research analyst and investor at Banc of America Securities, previously Montgomery Securities, before joining Forerunner. Kirsten holds a CPA license and a CFA certification in addition to her B.A. in Business Economics from UCLA. Kirsten's 20+ years of assessment and investment success in an uncertain consumer market are a result of her blend of consumer understanding, product knowledge, and a thesis-driven strategy that has served as the foundation for all of her investments, from pre-revenue startups to multi-billion dollar businesses. Leading institutional investors have contributed more than $2 billion to Kirsten's efforts as a founder, and she has invested in more than 100 startups. She is presently a member of the Curated, Hims & Hers, Faire, Glossier, Ritual, Prose, and Balance Board of Directors. She was also a board member of two Forerunner portfolio businesses that have significant sales: Dollar Shave Club and Bonobos. She also serves on Nordstrom, Inc.'s (NYSE: JWN) board of directors. Time's 100 Most Influential People, The New York Times' Top 20 Venture Capitalists in 2018 and 2017, Forbes' Midas List for the previous six years, and the magazine's World's 100 Most Powerful Women are just a few of the accolades Kirsten has received. 32 | July 2024

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35. Leslie Mogensen Leslie Mogensen worked for a small aircraft brokerage, doing administrative tasks for a sales team member, following more than two decades of employment in the corporate world. He conducted a modest event in three states: Arizona, California, and Arizona. Leslie began this side project around three years ago, and he recognized promise in it. She wanted this event to be as well-known as the other big events in the business, so she set out to make it bigger and more national. About Wingman Business Development The mission of Wingman Business Development is to elevate, develop, and publicize other companies to new heights of success. The firm has the resources, know-how, and aptitude to forge relationships and develop clients' brands and businesses thanks to its extensive network cultivated during more than 20 years of working with both major and small businesses. Leslie followed the path she set for growth and rebranded the event, bringing on more vendors and attendees. In just a year, the event went from three locations to twelve locations across the US. She also made sure the event didn't close during the "Covid Pandemic shutdown" and increased the number of events it held that year. Additionally, Leslie made the event so well-known in the industry that other events and entities tried to purchase it, and others attempted to mimic or copy it, all without success. Leslie managed an aircraft brokerage and management firm in addition to overseeing the event. Leslie gathered a lengthy list of diverse businesses and individuals from her network. The group will do all within its power to help the client's business grow since they firmly feel that their success is their success. Leslie decided she wanted to help grow, project, and assist other businesses in becoming successful or increasing their brand awareness because she was able to assist so many others with their new start-up companies or well-established companies with ideas for growth based on her experience and other business contacts. Wingman Business Development was therefore launched. Wingman Business Development feels it has everything companies need to project their firm and raise awareness of their services and brand thanks to its competence and expertise in business management and marketing. Fortunestime.com | 35

38. Mel Lim Founder and CEO of Chateauz™ Mel Lim is a groundbreaking innovation strategist, a worldwide multimedia technology storyteller, and a visionary entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in technology, product design, and architecture. Her story is one of success, with a remarkable capacity for business growth and scaling that makes her a sought-after advisor in the fast-paced software and technology startup space. Jewelers, and Neato are a few of her esteemed clients. Mel started a new endeavor in 2021 when she and her two boys co-founded Preston & Harrison. Motivated by social justice, this family business skillfully blends innovative design and art with cutting-edge fields of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and spatial computing. Mel has introduced ChateauzTM, an enterprise-focused spatial computing and XR analytics engine designed to enable the phygital paradigm in the Future of Work and Commerce by putting BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE at its center and address crucial adoption and scalability concerns. Mel Lim is a Chinese immigrant who was born in Malaysia. She has a background in architecture and began her career building hotels, casinos, retail stores, and stadiums around Asia, Europe, and the US. From these modest beginnings, she fought on and founded Maspira Groupe, a design and innovation strategy agency that has won more than 100 awards. Mel's multifaceted international experience in strategy and design helped technology firms grow from small, revenue-generating businesses to multimillion dollar businesses, solidifying their position as leading innovators and worldwide brands. Varonis, Semperis, Axure, LeEco, Tata, Intel, Comcast, Zeeto, London Mel actively accumulates accomplishments through her initiatives. In order to assist individuals in deliberately rediscovering the importance of craft in creativity and experience design, she wrote the book Turtle Design in a Rabbit Age. She gives talks at prestigious universities including Stanford University, Microsoft, and KPMG on innovation, XR/spatial computing technologies, and women in leadership. 38 | July 2024

39. About Chateauz™ With BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE at its heart, ChateauzTM, an enterprise-focused spatial computing and analytics engine designed to address major adoption and scaling issues, enables the phygital paradigm in the Future of Work and Commerce at 100x the cost reductions and 10x the adoption pace. Fortunestime.com | 39

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41. Melissa Hamilton Melissa Hamilton, the director and co- founder of The Brave Group, is an inspiring example of a transformative leader who pushes for women's equality and inclusion in business decision-making. As a CEO tasked with overseeing teams of up to 5,000 individuals globally, Melissa saw directly the obstacles women face in reaching their full potential. Her current area of concentration is working one-on- one with senior professional women to assist them in pursuing more fulfilling job options without second-guessing themselves in order to maximize their pay and leave a lasting impression. About The Brave Group The Brave Group team thinks that more fearless leaders and cultures are needed in organizations around the world. The company is particularly motivated to help senior professional women find more rewarding work possibilities without self- doubt so they may maximize their earnings and create a powerful and lasting influence through its Brave Feminine Leadership Brand. The initiative accelerates the progression of extraordinarily bright women into senior leadership roles by collaborating with organizations and individuals. Melissa steers clear of taking balance in a binary manner. She has such a unique experience that what is balanced for her may not be balanced for anybody else. She also considers it holistically, rather than hourly, daily, or weekly. She starts by identifying her priorities and the things that are most important to her. The Brave Group, the license holder for the area, is also launching the Great Game of Business (GGOB). GGOB's fundamental component is open book management. Established by Jack Stack, this leadership style fosters openness by disseminating corporate information, educates staff members to increase engagement, and produces exceptional business results, financial benefits, and cultural shifts. Fortunestime.com | 41

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46. The Organisation Balanced Approach to Leadership The journey of Yashoda Super Speciality Hospitals began 33 years ago, following the unfortunate passing of Late Yashoda Ji, who was Upasana's mother-in-law and diagnosed with cancer. The family worked tirelessly to improve her health, but tragically, she passed away. During her illness, the family faced the challenge of having to travel to other cities like Mumbai for state- of-the-art treatment since there was no such healthcare center in Ghaziabad. Upasana believes that having a single leader with a well-defined philosophy that permeates throughout the organisation can create a unified and centralized approach to organizational management. This approach helps improve control and enhances the execution of work since there is clarity about the roles and responsibilities of different staff members, leading to smoother achievement of objectives. However, Upasana also values the importance of developing leaders within their respective domains to effectively manage and lead specific areas of the organization. This dual approach, combining centralized guidance and empowered domain leaders, contributes to a well- rounded and effective management structure. In response to this need, the family decided to establish a healthcare facility in Ghaziabad to ensure that people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, wouldn't have to travel far for advanced medical care. They started with a secondary care hospital with 100 beds in 1990 and later expanded to 300 beds in 2000. Subsequently, a tertiary care hospital was established in 2006, followed by the opening of a quaternary care hospital in 2017. This journey reflects their commitment to providing accessible and advanced healthcare to the community. Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital's future plans include establishing new centers, such as a 1200-bedded hospital, Yashoda Medicity, in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad; a 300-bedded Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital in Greater Noida, and Yashoda Medicentre in Meerut, UP and Karkardooma, East Delhi, India. Additionally, the hospital group aims to set up offices focused on medical tourism in Europe, the Middle East, and the USA to provide quality healthcare at international standards to populations in these regions. Wisdom for Emerging Leaders Upasana's advice for someone entering a leadership position for the first time centers on self-belief and leading by example. She emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and working diligently to accomplish goals. In her view, actions are more impactful than words and are a reflection of one's personality and leadership qualities. Upasana advises new leaders to lead by example, meaning that they should be willing to do the tasks and exhibit the behaviors they expect from their team members. This approach can inspire trust and respect among the team and foster a positive work environment. Commitment to Accessible Healthcare and Social Responsibility Upasana's vision is to provide quality healthcare to those who are often left at the end of the line, as well as to work selflessly for the betterment of society. To achieve this vision, she has undertaken various initiatives and projects. She has played a crucial role in implementing the Ayushman Bharat program, India's largest social insurance initiative, aimed at providing accessible healthcare to all. Her hospital has been actively involved in this initiative. She is working on the ambitious goal of TB elimination in her district by adopting 5100 TB patients as part of the Prime Minister's initiative, "Nikshya Mein Potion ka Nishchay." This contributes to the National TB Elimination program's target of eliminating TB in India by 2025. Upasana serves as the Chairperson of the Special Olympics Delhi Chapter. Through this role, she promotes the well-being 46 | July 2024

47. of individuals with special needs, including the blind and mentally challenged, by providing them with free health check-ups and suitable office spaces to work in. She is involved in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, including collaborating with Olympus to set up mobile vans equipped with endoscopic facilities in the remote and rural areas. These vans bring endoscopic services directly to people, making healthcare more accessible. She has adopted a girls' residential school and various NGOs working for the girl child. She provides free health check-ups to the students and supports their educational needs. Additionally, she has adopted the village of Masauta, in the periphery of Ghaziabad district, where she oversees healthcare requirements. Upasana contributes to healthcare in high-altitude areas of Uttarakhand by providing ambulances and medical equipment to the Swami Vivekanand Health Mission Society, ensuring that people in remote regions have access to medical services. Through her dedication and various initiatives, Upasana is actively working to make healthcare accessible and improve the well-being of marginalized communities in India. Ethical Patient-Centric Care Upasana's hospital provides a wide range of healthcare services covering various medical specialties and super specialties, along with comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative facilities, all available within a single healthcare facility. While their current focus in quaternary care involves kidney transplants, there are plans to expand and offer liver transplant facilities in the near future. Fortunestime.com | 47