Bridgett Willey
Director of Allied Health Education and Career Pathways
UW Health
Madison, WI USA
“Nothing ventured, nothing gained.”
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Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
When I was in high school, I thought I wanted to be a journalist—I went to college to pursue journalism but quickly realized that the undergraduate pathway wouldn’t be a great fit for me.
Inspired by my dad’s success in sonography, I ended up doing two years of prerequisites, then two years of radiologic technology school, and took another year to complete my ultrasound certification.
I used tuition reimbursement benefits to finish my undergraduate degree in healthcare administration.
I started my career as a medical sonographer doing ultrasounds on patients.
I eventually came to the University of Wisconsin to teach an ultrasound program.
I finished my master’s degree in educational psychology and a PhD in curriculum and instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
I currently still work for the University of Wisconsin as the director of allied health education and career pathways.
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Education
High School
Bachelor
Health/Healthcare Administration/Management
Ottawa University
Health/Healthcare Administration/Management
Ottawa University
Graduate
Educational Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Educational Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Career
Director of Allied Health Education and Career Pathways
I oversee youth exploration, adult registered apprenticeship, and undergrad programs for healthcare.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Medicine
Education
Teaching / Mentoring
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
I recommend trying out a healthcare role first to see if it's right for you. There are so many different jobs within healthcare and not all of them are for everyone. Try an entry-level clinical role like an EKG tech or a certified nursing assistant. The hands-on experience will be great for helping you decide if it's right for you.
Hurdles
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
