Tell us a bit about yourself
I’ve been with Roche for 12 years. I actually started in 2001, in a company called Ventana Medical Systems in Tucson, Arizona, which in 2008 became a part of Roche. At that moment, I couldn’t imagine all the interesting opportunities ahead of me!
For my husband and me, living in Switzerland has been a very big change. We have always lived in the desert, so Switzerland was a huge move for us: Southern Arizona is certainly not known for snow!
I really love Switzerland. It’s a beautiful country, all the people are very friendly, and the outdoor activities are amazing!
Where did you study?
I studied at the University of Arizona. I started with a double major in Finance and Accounting. I quickly discovered that while I really enjoyed Finance, I didn’t enjoy Accounting, so I moved into HR studies. I have a Bachelor’s in Business Management, but my emphasis was in Human Resources, specifically labor relations (unions). When I graduated, I started in HR and then quickly moved to Compensation since I like the financial aspects.