In 1991, Sansing was hired as an accountant at Doctors Hospital, which later became USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital. She worked various positions within the USA system before joining the Whiddon College of Medicine in 2000 as the associate business manager, overseeing all budget and financial aspects of the college including post-award grant activities. Since then, she has served as business manager and the assistant vice president for health sciences before taking on additional responsibilities as the assistant dean and later the associate dean for finance and administration.
Sansing said she has enjoyed being part of the overall success of the Whiddon College of Medicine. “We have one of the best academic programs in the country, a strong financial position, and some of the best leadership, faculty and staff to work with,” she said. “I enjoy building teams that work together, maintain a strong sense of integrity, and strive for success; and I share my accomplishments with all of those who have worked alongside me.”
One of the most remarkable things Sansing has noticed, she said, is the number of long-term employees who have served USA and USA Health for decades, and have also experienced and been a part of the growth and outreach of the university and the health system.
Sansing said she will most miss her coworkers who have supported her and the Whiddon College of Medicine over the years. “There has always been a great sense of loyalty to the college by those that I have worked closest with, and those bonds will be missed,” she said.
Faculty, staff and students of the Whiddon College of Medicine honored Sansing at a retirement reception on Wednesday. Her post-retirement plans include traveling and spending time with her family.
