Women In Medtech: Shannon Walsh

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Shannon Walsh

Shannon Walsh is the Environmental Health and Safety Manager at LivaNova in Arvada, Colorado. She is responsible for maintaining a safe and comfortable worksite for employees, and she ensures that the facility is environmentally compliant with federal, state, and city regulations. She has been with the company since January 2024.

Shanon Walsh

Q: What led you to pursue a career in medtech?

A: I worked as a part-time consultant for LivaNova a few years back and got a little taste of the company. When I left that consulting firm, I found an opening at LivaNova, and I jumped at the opportunity because I enjoyed working with the people here.
 

Q: Who is a woman who has mentored or inspired you throughout your career?

A: I can't pick just one! For the majority of my career, it's been very male dominated. So, the few women I've worked with have all been amazing. I think the hard work they do each day in their careers builds a motivating path for other women to follow.
 

Q: What keeps you engaged in your work?

A: The people. I think the people at LivaNova are really great. The other department heads and I work to make a positive impact by striving to make jobs easier and safer, and that is very motivating to me.

Q: Why would you encourage other women in medtech to work at LivaNova?

A: I think there are many talented people here with whom you can gain valuable insights, even outside your role or department. If you want to explore a different branch of the company, there are plenty of people that you can learn from at LivaNova.
 

Q: Can you share with us a little-known fact about yourself?

A: My fiancé and I like to go to restaurants and try interesting foods. If we enjoy it, I try to recreate the dish at home. Sometimes it works out, and other times, it's a flop. The best dish I re-created was a steamed meat bun. They were really good.
 

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

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