the CEO and Founder of Operation: INSPIRE. When I was a novice OR manager, I received a gut-wrenching call from a frantic mother whose son, a college quarterback, was just wheeled to our recovery room and had a wrong finger surgery. We were supposed to operate an index finger. Instead, we did the middle finger.
Our patients go to surgery to be healed, not for us to do harm. This never event was an impetus for Operation: INSPIRE, to improve surgical outcomes while building life-long trusting relationships within our community and the organizations that we serve.
I’m Claret Presley,
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collaborators
Dr. Jason Ough
"Claret is one of the most dynamic, engaging, and effective leaders that I have ever had the privilege and pleasure of working alongside. She has the intelligence, wisdom, and compassion to be truly transformative, and would be an incredible asset to any organization."
anesthesiologist physician or director
Raniyah Burton
"I am grateful to have a mentor who is supportive and encouraging. A mentor is someone that I trust, “my go to”. Claret has been my mentor for two years. She inspires and motivates me, especially when my confidence is lacking. She always reinforces self-care, mental health, and wellbeing. She shares potential opportunities that lead to my goal in pre nursing major and future career path"
Portland State University
Dr. Phong Nguyen
"Claret Presley is a true leader and an excellent example of what an amazing leader and role model should be. Her ability to think on her feet and come up with creative solutions to difficult problems is inspiring. She is a great communicator and always make sure that everyone is on the same page. She is organized and has a plan of action ready. Her passion for her work and dedication to her team is undeniable"
COVID-19 Clinical and Operational Leader, Adult and Family Medicine
Maya Angelou
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
