Xiomara Amaya has been described as a ray of light, a team lead with Environmental Services in the Emergency Department. She is an integral part of the team and has been with IU Health for 10 years. Born in Honduras to a family of five, Xiomara joins us to discuss her transition to the United States at 22 years old. The challenging decision to leave everything behind in hopes of living out her dreams in the US. Through all the challenges and adversities, from New York to Indiana, Xiomara remains grateful and thankful. She chronicles her journey from a one-bedroom apartment with family, to living out her dream in Indiana and thanks friends and family, both new and old, who helped along the way. She credits those gestures for being the reason she helps and does as much as she can to help others daily. From coworkers to friends, she is always willing to lend a helping hand, stating it takes her back to when she was in need and others helped her. Xiomara’s story really looks at how compassion, purpose, and teamwork can help you obtain your goals, and shows how values are lived out daily at IU Health. Click below for the Continuing Education Survey.