#IAmModivcare | Megan Gallegos

Megan Gallegos, Vice President, Referral Sales

Tell us a little about yourself. What are your passions/interests?

I cherish spending time with my husband, family and friends and living in New Mexico, where the weather is so nice 9 months out of the year. I also love spending time outdoors BBQing, biking/working out or walking the dogs.??

Who is the most influential woman you know?

I would have to say my mother because of the lessons she taught me at a very young age. She taught me to work hard and that with hard work, comes reward. Nothing in life is given to you but if you work hard enough you can earn it. She also taught me to be forthright and honest and to be respectful and kind. While those may sound like obvious characteristics we all strive for, being honest and being kind have helped me to be a better leader, wife and friend. Communicating openly and honestly enables more meaningful conversations and creates a sense of clarity. And who doesn’t appreciate individuals that are respectful and kind? I believe that being respectful earns respect and that people genuinely appreciate when you treat them with the same kindness and consideration that you would like in return.

Nothing in life is given to you but if you work hard enough you can earn it.

What advice do you have for women who want to advance in their careers?

If you want to advance in your career, master your current role and be open to taking on new challenges, even if you are not sure you are completely ready. Do your best to look at those challenges as opportunities to stretch beyond what you think is possible and continue to evolve.

My favorite quote:

"Informed optimism doesn’t mean you only look at the bright side. It means you don’t overlook the bright side. If you won’t see possibility, you can’t solve problems. If you can’t imagine a best case, you don’t make things better." --Adam Grant

If you want to advance in your career, master your current role and be open to taking on new challenges, even if you are not sure you are completely ready.

What qualities make a great female leader?

When I look at the great female leaders that I am fortunate enough to work with, one of the qualities that stands out the most is their ability to wear many hats and successfully manage multiple areas of the business. They are adaptable and build strong teams with strong relationships and they persevere to achieve goals and continuously look for ways to improve the business. Not only do they have tremendous control over the business and drive meaningful results, they are an inspiration to others.?