Fortitude INSPIRING WOMEN LEADERS
LUCY V. NICANDRI
“Failure is when you don’t try."
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | SUNCOAST CHARITIES FOR CHILDREN WHAT IS YOUR SINGLE, MOST SIGNIFICANT STRENGTH AND HOW HAVE YOU UTILIZED IT TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT WITHIN AN ORGANIZATIONAL OR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ROLE? Determination is my most significant strength. I never let unexpected challenges, setbacks, or negativity derail my focus on what I set out to do or achieve. Maintaining a positive attitude and finding solutions for positive outcomes is key within any organization or leadership role. HOW HAS AN EXPERIENCE IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE MOTIVATED YOU? When a stranger came up to me in public with tears in their eyes and said to me, “Thank you for the work you do – it made such a difference for our child.” This motivated me to continue working hard, sharing all the great work that Suncoast Charities for Children provides. WHAT IS YOUR "SECRET SAUCE"? “Never stop believing in yourself.” EVERY DAY I AM THANKFUL FOR the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of local children, teens, and adults with special needs.”
SUNCOAST CHARITIES FOR CHILDREN 5317 Fruitville Road, Suite 43 Sarasota, FL 34232 941-487-7904 | Fax 941-706-3825
“The purpose of life is to live wit h purpose.”
NILAMBEN PATEL SUNSHINE ALLERGY AND ASTHMA
WHAT IS YOUR STORY OF SUCCESS? I started out studying pre med at Rutgers University in NJ and went to medical school and internal medicine training in Pennsylvania. I applied and matched into allergy and immunology fellowship at Boston Medical Center. I graduated in 2019 and joined faculty at UMASS – Worcester where I was an Assistant Professor of Medicine, Co - Director of the Allergy Clinic and taught students and trainees.. In 2020 after COVID I decided to move to Sarasota with my new husband to work at a private practice. While the people I worked with were amazing - I was not happy working for someone else, so I decided to leave and start my own office. With the help of my incredible husband, father-in-law and countless other family members, we renovated a building in North Port and opened Sunshine Allergy and Asthma! I am incredibly grateful to be trusted and welcomed by the local primary care doctors and pediatricians as well as the people. Opening my office has been the best decision I have ever made and serving the community around it has been my greatest honor. WHAT IS YOUR “SECRET SAUCE”? Resilience and Honesty. DESCRIBE YOUR OWN OUTLOOK ON LIFE IN SIX WORDS. Embrace uncertainty, be present, find joy. EVERY DAY I AM THANKFUL FOR a supportive family and circle of friends who always believe in me. “
SUNSHINE ALLERGY AND ASTHMA 2565 Toledo Blade Blvd | North Port FL 34289 941-257-3119 Sunshineallergist.com
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