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Join Shalita Myrick, Principal Facilities Project Manager at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in this episode of Facility Voices as we traverse unconventional facility career paths, what it’s like working in healthcare facilities, and the power of mentorship.
Shalita shares her facilities management trajectory, starting from a background in political science and B2B sales, and discusses how her experiences working with impactful women in the public policy sector ultimately led her to her current role at MD Anderson. She also examines the dynamic nature of her role, from design reviews to managing existing infrastructure, ensuring safety, and planning for the future. Additionally, Shalita emphasizes her facility’s leadership role as a comprehensive cancer center with a strong focus on mission-driven facilities management.
Shalita and David also discuss the industry's continued evolution, and the importance of mentorship and continuous learning in navigating the FM landscape.
You won’t want to miss this insightful conversation that highlights the significance of facilities management to various industries and the exciting opportunities that emerging technologies present for growth and innovation.
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Shalita Myrick is a growth mindset professional with experience in telecommunications/data infrastructure, sales, healthcare, and facilities management. She draws on these experiences to drive efficiency as the Principal Facilities Project Manager for Engineering and Building Systems Management at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Before MD Anderson, Shalita led Facilities Operations projects at Texas Children’s Hospital, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente. While Shalita holds a B.A. in Political Science from Spelman College, she became a pioneer in FM by being the first graduate to earn a Master of Science in Facility Management from the University of Texas San Antonio. The master’s program, developed to provide formal facility management education by subject matter expert faculty, aims to give back to the next generation of facilities leaders. Shalita continues in the spirit of these efforts by serving as the Young Professionals Chair for IFMA – Academic Facilities Council.
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