May 25, 2021
assistant professor in pediatrics
Prasanna Ananth, MD, PhD, assistant professor in pediatrics, said she has looked for opportunities to lead since joining Yale’s faculty in 2017. But unlike medical training or clinical experience, leadership skills weren’t a part of her medical education. So Ananth did her own research, finding resources online and through talking to others. There were books (“Dare to Lead,” “Getting to Yes”), online courses, podcasts (Brene Brown, Laura Sicola), TED Talks (Brittany Packnett, Lori Gottlieb), and organizations to support women’s career growth both inside and outside Yale.
“It occurred to me that it would be awesome to pull these resources together for other women faculty,” said Ananth. “As a clinician and researcher, I’ve had amazing mentors who have counseled me in research skills. Now, as I am growing toward research independence, I’m seeking both mentored and self-directed opportunities to nurture my capac