Hospital Advisor
Amy Ware ('07), Senior Hospital Advisor to the CEO at The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Attending Ohio State for both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Ware credits many of the skills she utilizes in her daily position at The James to her educational training at Ohio State Marion.
Ware attended Ohio State Marion from 2003-2007. After earning her undergraduate degree in psychology. She later attended graduate school at The Ohio State University. She currently serves as senior hospital advisor to the CEO at The James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Ware explained that she has held many different roles since my undergraduate degree in Marion.
She began, “as a daycare director for a few years, a patient advocate and accreditation and compliance manager for student heath for several years, and also as a strategic and business development role at the Wexner Medical Center. After finishing two graduate degrees at Ohio State, I transitioned into a more senior leadership role in The James Cancer Hospital,” said Ware.
“The skills I learned during my time at Ohio State Marion have been invaluable in my career. From people management to dealing with difficult situations,” she said, “I have used my human behavior knowledge and skills taught in my classes to resolve complex issues and develop solutions for real-world problems.”
“Additionally, much of what I do involves data analysis and thankfully,” said Ware, “I had ample opportunities to enhance my quantitative skills while involved in many psychology projects.”
“Everything I do centers around advancing the mission of The James Cancer Hospital. I currently serve the principal advisor to the CEO, which includes overseeing and coordinating hospital operational and strategic initiatives. I lead special projects for the CEO, manage executive communications, and serve primarily as his advisor. I also represent the CEO on committees, boards, and in meetings that are relevant to the cancer program,” added Ware.
Ware shared that she wasn’t always the best student, but her professors instilled an ideal that has stuck with her. Through hard work opportunities are limitless.
“If you are motivated to study and learn about people, driven to help others and to make lives better, and ready for a career that is both financially and personally rewarding, psychology careers are exactly what you should be looking for,” said Ware.
"Also shout out to Drs. Daddis and Tylka who were both so incredibly kind and inspiring. I adore them both and thank them for their exceptional and self-less teaching,” added Ware.