Woman of the Week ~ Heidi McClelland

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name: Heidi McClelland

My Current Job/Company: Senior Administrator, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (CTS) at the University of Kansas Health System

My Work: Oversee business and clinical operations of the CTS department at the University of Kansas Health System, University of Kansas Physicians Group and the University of Kansas School of Medicine.

My Passion: Family First, Always!

My Family: My relentlessly supportive husband, Kevin. I have a son, Dylan, daughter Madison, and 2 bonus sons, Jacob and Ian.

My Hero or Heroes: My parents and grandparents. They taught me the value of family, hard work and honesty.

My Escape: Time with my soul sisters (friends for 20+ years). I also love a great beach or exploring other countries and their cultures.

Pet Peeve: Arrogance and cottage cheese.

My Indulgence: Wine is great. It is even better with cheese or chocolate!

My Roots: Do the right thing!

My Future: I measure and plan my future by learning something new every single day. As long as that is happening, I am headed in the right direction.

My Favorite Quote: Treat others how you would want to be treated… God and Mom

My Accessory: A functional work bag and a bit of jewelry.

My Advice to Young Women: Only you can determine your destiny, and whatever you choose, you HAVE to give it 100%.

How I Balance it All: I’m a planner. I live by my calendar. I am also continuously organizing to adapt to the changes that are going on in my life at that time whether it be work, family, socially, or spiritually.