EPISODE CLXXVII | "SERVANT OF THE PEOPLE" w/ KATRINA ROBINSON

Senator Katrina Robinson was elected to the Tennessee General Assembly November 6, 2018. With no political background but a fire for a good fight on behalf of the underserved, Sen. Robinson launched an aggressive campaign for office, ultimately unseating a 12-year incumbent in a 2 to 1 victory. Sen. Robinson is Founder and CEO of The Healthcare Institute Inc. - one of Memphis’ leading postsecondary healthcare career colleges and training consulting company. This very business has been the center of much controversy in the media. Katrina is no longer biting her tongue while the media has created a negative narrative surrounding her business dealings. On this episode, you'll hear Senator Robinson give insight into this matter in addition to a variety of things you may not know about. South-Mound-Haven best describes Katrina's roots in Memphis. Her independence started very early attaining her first job at the age of fourteen. She attended Xavier University with hopes of becoming a plastic surgeon but eventually came home and finished at University of Memphis. After an accelerated nursing program, she became an ICU nurse. You'll hear more about Katrina's nursing background which led her to starting Healthcare Institute, Inc. You'll learn why Katrina was compelled to run for State Senate and prevailed. She's now facing one of the biggest challenges of her life while still being a servant of the people.