Raised in Rabbit Brush, New Mexico, Gwendolyn Spencer became a healthcare professional because she wanted to participate in providing healthcare for people, especially members of her tribe. As a Southwest Leadership Fellow, Gwendolyn looks forward to expanding her leadership knowledge to better perform in a supervisory role, and is especially eager to grow in this area while continuing to promote access to healthcare for her community. She loves to garden and travel, and is passionate about balancing work and family life and managing stress.