Gwendolyn Janssen
Founder and CEO- END Institute
I am a leader and professional with ADHD and suspected autism. I have over 15 years experience in healthcare and over 5 years in leadership. I hold a masters of science in nursing with a focus in nursing management and organizational leadership from American Sentinel University, a masters in healthcare administration in the executive program from Trinity University, and am currently enrolled in a doctorate of nursing program at Arkansas State University. I am an author with my first book due out in May of 2023 focusing on the unique experiences of late diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD leaders and how they can use their brain wiring to their advantage at work. My lived experience has been one of many professional and personal challenges, many related to undiagnosed neurodiversity. I am extremely passionate about education and advocacy related to neurodiversity in the workplace and for leaders which is why I founded the END Institute, a collaborative for professionals to learn more about neurodiversity, share their stories, successes, and struggles, and connect with other neurodiverse professionals around the world to help them reach their full potential. The END Institute has joined the Neurodiversity in Business initiative as a community partner and as the founder I have spoken on multiple podcasts, including being interviewed by Dr. Samantha Hiew of ADHD Girls LLC, and been a guest blogger for Accelerating Social Good. Together, we are going to change the face of neurodiversity at work so that all are accepted, embraced, and celebrated for their unique strengths and capabilities.
INTRODUCTION
Work History
Founder
END Institute (December 1, 2022 - Present)
The END (excellence in neurodiversity) Institute was founded to be a collaborative for neurodiverse leaders and professionals around the world. The END Institute provides education, advocacy, and a safe space for the professional neurodiverse community to connect, share stories, successes, and struggles, and give hope and belonging to those who don’t feel like they fit in in traditional workplaces.
Travel administrator
CoreMedical Group (February 13, 2023 - Present)
I serve as an interim healthcare leader at the manager and director level for facilities that have short-term administrative gaps or needs
Regional Clinical Specialist
Medicem Inc (February 14, 2022 - January 20, 2023)
Served as a clinical expert for the Dilapan-S cervical dilator completing education, training and case proctoring
Adjunct Professor
Galen College of Nursing (February 16, 2020 - Present)
Serve as an adjunct professor for nursing leadership and management course
Clinical Resource Director
HealthTrust (October 21, 2019 - February 16, 2022)
Clinical value analysis director for two inpatient hospitals providing clinical expertise, comprehensive product research, executive leader presentations, physician partnership, and financial optimization of product utilization.
Director of Nursing
Methodist Hospital (September 18, 2017 - October 21, 2019)
Director of L&D and Antepartum responsible for staff development, strategic initiative execution, project management, physician relationship development, service line development and growth, patient and employee satisfaction
Patient Care Manager
Bellevue Women’s Center (March 7, 2016 - September 16, 2017)
Nurse manager for labor and delivery unit responsible for staff scheduling, staff management and development, physician relationship development, strategic initiative execution, staff and patient satisfaction
Labor and delivery RN
Multiple (December 3, 2011 - March 16, 2016)
High risk labor and delivery, mother/baby, and newborn nursery RN
Education
Masters of Healthcare Administration
Trinity University
2019 - 2021
Masters of Science in Nursing
American Sentinel University
2017 - 2019
Bachelor of science in nursing
Saint Anselm College
2007 - 2011
Publications
“I don’t belong here”- your friendly neighborhood ADHDer talks suicide and survival (February 14, 2023)
This article discusses my lived experience with neurodiversity and suicide attempt survival.