--- title: WEST Wisdom | Rosalina Torcivia --- [![Home](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/West%20August2017/Img/west%202016.jpg)](https://gwnew.memberclicks.net/home) # WEST Wisdom Blog ## Rosalina Torcivia ### Recent Posts ## [Senior Leader Interview - Dr. Irene Ghobrial](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-irene-ghobrial) Posted by [Rosalina Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosalina-torcivia) on Dec 10, 2020 5:04:59 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Irene%20Ghobrial.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-irene-ghobrial) Dr. Irene Ghobrial is a Professor of Medicine at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Harvard Medical School. She is also the Lavine Family Chair of Preventative Cancer Therapies. Dr. Ghobrial received her M.D. from Cairo University in 1995. She trained as a medical oncology fellow and became an Instructor in Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota from 2001 to 2005. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-irene-ghobrial) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-irene-ghobrial#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Interview](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interview), [Resilience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resilience), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Member Spotlight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/member-spotlight), [Rockstars](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/rockstars), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/impact), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg) ## [Senior Leader Interview - Anna Barnacka](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-anna-barnacka) Posted by [Rosalina Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosalina-torcivia) on Dec 7, 2020 4:21:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Anna%20Barnacka-1.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-anna-barnacka)   Anna Barnacka is the CEO and Founder at MindMics. She earned her Master’s in Physics in 2008 and two PhDs in Physics and Astronomy in 2013. Anna worked as a NASA Einstein Fellow at Harvard University from 2015-2018 and focused on turning galaxies into high resolution telescopes. In May 2018, she founded her own company because Anna was interested in applying her knowledge from previous experiences on research on the human body. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-anna-barnacka) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-anna-barnacka#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Interview](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interview), [Resilience](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/resilience), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Member Spotlight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/member-spotlight), [Rockstars](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/rockstars), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Impact](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/impact), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg) ## [Leading with Empathy](https://info.westorg.org/blog/leading-with-empathy) Posted by [Rosalina Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosalina-torcivia) on Nov 9, 2020 8:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Empathy%20photo.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/leading-with-empathy) Leadership is a big responsibility, and connecting with the people we lead is essential for success. Empathy helps leaders create stronger connections, especially now during the Pandemic. People are going through their own struggles during this Pandemic, and we now have a window into our coworkers’ lives while working remotely. In a time when we are isolated from others, we need to connect with people in every way we can. All of us are going through the same crisis together and this allows us to support and lean on one another. 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How can teams increase effectiveness through building trust? What skills are needed to build trust? What about virtual teams? During WEST's 10/14 webinar with Laurie Bohn, you will engage in an interactive, virtual dialogue about building trust within your team and across your network. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/building-trust-in-your-team) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/building-trust-in-your-team#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Team](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/team), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Interactive](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interactive), [Trust](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/trust), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Webinar](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/webinar) ## [Senior Leader Interview - Anne Cheung](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-anne-cheung) Posted by [Rosalina Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosalina-torcivia) on Jun 18, 2020 3:23:30 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Anne%20Cheung%20Photo.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-anne-cheung) Leadership is shown in many ways, and Anne Cheung has turned working with her introverted nature into a strength, focusing on doing the work and cultivating the passion of others in joining her work. Her style of leadership has resulted in work that improves the lives of others.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-anne-cheung) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-anne-cheung#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Interview](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interview), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Member Spotlight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/member-spotlight), [Rockstars](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/rockstars), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Be Fearless, Be Brave](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave) ## [Senior Leader Interview - Katherine Andersen](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-katherine-andersen) Posted by [Rosalina Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosalina-torcivia) on Jun 9, 2020 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20SLI%20KA.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-katherine-andersen) Katherine Andersen serves as Head of Life Science & Healthcare Relationship Banking at SVB, which covers growth companies from Series A investment all the way up to Middle Market. She also sits on the Board of Directors for SVB's Joint Venture in China, SPD Silicon Valley Bank. Her team spans the U.S. and focuses on providing advice and delivering specialized solutions in the areas of biotech, tools, diagnostics, healthcare services and IT, medical devices and digital health.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-katherine-andersen) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-katherine-andersen#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Interview](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interview), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Member Spotlight](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/member-spotlight), [Rockstars](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/rockstars), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Role Models](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/role-models), [Board of Directors](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/board-of-directors), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Be Fearless, Be Brave](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave) ## [Senior Leader Interview - Mariana Nacht](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-mariana-nacht) Posted by [Rosalina Torcivia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/rosalina-torcivia) on May 25, 2020 3:01:26 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Mariana%20N%20Headshot%202020.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/interview-mariana-nacht) Mariana Nacht, Ph.D., is the Chief Scientific Officer at Cereius, a Biotech startup in North Carolina. She has been a WEST board member for 5 years. Mariana works with scientific personnel on science strategy to meet goals, get funding, and build a successful company. 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