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Thea Shiansky

Thea is part of the Women Rising America San Diego season, sharing a story of healing, resilience, motherhood, service.

Themes in her story

  • Healing
  • Resilience
  • Motherhood
  • Service

Thea Shiansky’s story

I’m Thea Lynn Shiansky, born and raised in Chicago as a first-generation Filipina-American, shaped by the values of hard work, resilience, and compassion instilled by my immigrant parents. Inspired by my mother, a retired nurse devoted to serving both our family and the Filipino community, I pursued a career in nursing to make a meaningful impact.

Earning my Master’s in Nursing Administration from NYU led to a leadership role at Mount Sinai’s Clinical Command Center, where I helped manage system-wide hospital operation during the Covid-19 pandemic. After 15 years in New York City, my husband and I moved to San Diego with our two young daughters for more space and a better quality of life. Now, as a nurse consultant, I focus on improving healthcare systems while balancing life as a mom, wife, and adventurer who enjoys traveling, the beach, and discovering new experiences.

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From the San Diego table

The conversations she was part of

Short moments from the San Diego season. The follow-up conversation is below; full episodes air with our broadcast partners.

6 clips

Follow-up conversation

The San Diego Instagram Live

A longer sit-down with the women of this season, recorded after filming.