03/25/2026
In this episode of Rural Roots: A Road Less Travelled, the tables are turned as the mic turns to host Ren Anderson, Director of Philanthropy & Community Relations at North Country Healthcare.
Co-host Gavin Cook and producer Tyler Ruggles have Ren step into the hot seat to reflect on her path into rural healthcare, the work of building philanthropy and community engagement across a System, and what it means to lead in a way that is both strategic and deeply human.
The conversation explores the realities of creating something new, balancing big-picture vision with day-to-day ex*****on, and the role storytelling plays in connecting people to purpose. Ren also shares personal insights on leadership, identity, and the experiences that have shaped how she shows up in this work today.
This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the voice behind the podcast and the perspective driving many of the conversations featured throughout the series.
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