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business model. He says a new business owner can’t be successful without a mentor. The key to carrying success long term is identifying goals and building internal systems to help a business become sustainable. The next step in that vision includes major sporting goods retailers and international sales. So far, he’s met with representatives from companies in Asia, Europe and Canada, thanks to a Seattle- based group that connects local businesses with international buyers. “A lot of people can’t tell

the busiest shifts at the hospital, ordering boxed lunches, touching base with charge nurses and talking with patients who require more attention, among many other duties. “We’re supposed to have our finger on the pulse,” she said. “You do a lot of problem-solving.” Christina Pepin '07 Erickson says her job still feels patient-focused, even though she’s working on a systems level. “It’s rewarding to make sure the floor nurses have what they need.” Pepin — who has served leadership roles of her own