First and Last Name: Emily Hoepfner
Hometown: Rosendale, WI
What Brought you to Fond du Lac: I Moved to Fond du Lac to be closer to my place of employment and my children’s school.
Place of Employment and Position: SSM Health- Nursing Director of St. Agnes Emergency Room/Hospital-Based Outpatient Departments for the Greater Fond du Lac Ministries
What do you enjoy the most about your career? Coming to work and seeing positive results. Each day that looks different. One day it may be a process improvement, or identifying an issue that I am able to work collaboratively to bring to resolve. Another day it may be helping a team member grow themselves professionally or personally.
What words of wisdom would you share with other YP’s in relation to career building? Every day is an interview. Whether it be with a patient interaction, a peer interaction, or how you present yourself when you are “off stage”. Be kind…. Be understanding…. Seek to learn before you respond… and be professional.
Who or what inspires and motivates you to be your best? At work, it is my teams. My role is to support them, and ensure they have all the required tools and resources necessary to provide excellent patient care. At home, it is my family. Like work, it is also my role at home to ensure they have all the tools and resources required, but to ensure they are successful in life.
What are 3 Characteristics and/or Strengths that make you who you are? First, I try hard to remain calm, even in the most stressful of situations. When you are calm, those around you will remain calm… it’s a domino effect. Second, I seek to understand before concluding, especially when faced with conflict. Third, I take the time to learn about things I am unfamiliar with, before weighing in with an opinion.
What is your favorite thing to do in your free time/a hobby you enjoy? I enjoy date night with my husband. Hunting, fishing, and travelling with my family. And finally, watching and coaching my kid’s sporting events.
What is your favorite part about being in YPF and how has it benefited you? Networking is such an important aspect of leadership. It is essential to know your resources and learn from others, especially those who work in other industries. YPF has provided opportunities to grow and build confidence when it comes to networking.
What does community engagement look like for you? Community engagement is an important aspect of my role, as well as my personal life. At work, I collaborate with many amazing community partners to ensure patients are receiving the best care through all aspects of life and our community. Personally, I am involved in various non-profit organizations. Additionally, I ensure my kids actively participate, where possible, and are aware of the needs a community. It is important to me that they learn how they can help, even at a young age. One of our favorite events is delivering holiday meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas. This is something we do as a family and has provided lasting memories!
Share a lesson you have learned or a nugget of advice with other YP’s: Show up, work hard, show integrity, and be a kind person. Those attributes will ensure you succeed in anything that you do!
What do you love about the Fond du Lac area today and what is your hope for it’s tomorrow? I love that Fond du Lac continues to grow and evolve, and there are so many amazing people who are dedicated to that growth and success! I also love Lake Winnebago. What an amazing natural resource we have in our back yard. For tomorrow, I would love to see more youth continue the progress that is being laid down, to continue to make Fond du Lac an amazing place to live, work, and raise a family.
