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LaKeisha Ross

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General information

Location
Toledo, OH
US Citizenship
US Citizen
Ethnicity
Black/African

Hobbies & Interests

  • Softball
  • Art
  • Comedy
  • Pediatrics
  • Human Resources

Reading

  • Adult Fiction
  • Biography
  • Drama
  • History
  • Health
  • Short Stories
  • Romance

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

I’m La'Keisha Ross, a proud African American woman, mother, and first-generation college student pursuing a career in healthcare, specifically in diagnostic medical sonography. My passion lies in serving women from underserved communities with empathy, accuracy, and care. I believe that healthcare is more than a service; it’s a platform for justice, healing, and empowerment. Healthcare, for me, is not just a career path, it’s a calling. I desire to advocate for women's wellness and equity. I’ve seen firsthand how women in underserved communities are often left unheard and misdiagnosed. I aim to change that. My goal is to open a trauma-informed, community-based imaging clinic that provides culturally competent care for struggling women. I have also been involved in community work through organizations like Young Women of Excellence and The Golden Girls of Her Gold Mind LLC in Toledo, Ohio. I currently serve as an HR Coordinator with Golden Girls, where I assist in operations and support programming that empowers women personally and professionally. I was invited into this leadership role because of my optimistic personality, interpersonal strengths, and growing professional skillset. Having once been a recipient of support services myself, I am passionate about giving back. I’m applying for scholarships not just to ease the financial burden of school but to continue walking in purpose without pause. With your support, I will continue to serve, grow, and lead in my community, and in the future of healthcare.

Education

Owens Community College

Associate's degree program

2025 – 2028

Majors:
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Minors:
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Stautzenberger College-Maumee

Associate's degree program

2021 – 2023

Majors:
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Minors:
  • Human Resources Management and Services

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Associate's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Mercy College
Majors of interest:
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

  • HR Recruiting Coordinator

    Human Resources · ProMedica

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
Sonographer instructor and Business owner
Work experience:
10+ years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Entrepreneurship
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