08. From Private to Public to Non-Profit Visionary, With Van Ton-Quinlivan

In this episode of The Backstory, Anne Hancock Toomey sits down with Van Ton-Quinlivan, CEO of Futuro Health, for a wide-ranging conversation on workforce development and leadership. Van takes us through her incredible journey, starting with her escape from the Vietnam war and growing up in Hawaii, and into her career that has spanned education, government and healthcare. She highlights the art of building coalitions, the importance of lifelong learning and the power of unlocking doors for others. To top it off, the episode wraps with a fast-paced lightning round, where Van shares personal habits, new projects and sharp advice for future leaders.

01:13 Van's Podcast: Workforce Rx

05:54 Career Beginnings and Mentorship

09:39 Workforce Development at Pacific Gas &Electric

12:52 Public Sector Leadership and Workforce Initiatives

15:57 Founding Futuro Health

18:50 The Highs & Lows of Futuro Health

20:39 Leadership Insights and Personal Reflections

24:27 Family and Work-Life Balance

33:05 Lightning Round