Member profile: Jennifer Rushton

Jennifer Rushton decided quickly to join Impact San Antonio after reading about our organization in a news story. Here is what she has to say about being a member.

When did you first hear about Impact San Antonio?  

I first read about Impact San Antonio in the San Antonio Report, my favorite local news source. I immediately wanted to be part of this organization. I looked up the website and joined at the next enrollment period.

Who or what inspired you to join in 2021?

I’ve supported several organizations as an individual but being able to join with so many others to provide large grants is unique. I also love learning about all the great local nonprofit organizations that I didn’t know about before. 

What have you enjoyed most about being a member of Impact SA?  

My favorite event so far was Grant Award Night. It was so exciting to see the awards announced!

What has inspired you the most about our organization?  

The other women members! It’s inspiring to see so many women from different backgrounds and with different talents come together with a similar goal.

Have you participated in any events or committees? Are there any activities you would like to participate in sometime in the future?  

I’m signed up for a Grant Review training session in June and am looking forward to participating in the grant review process. I also enjoyed attending the event at Government Canyon, where we were able to see the completed amphitheater project from a previous grant award. I can’t wait to see the results of other awards at follow-up events!

What do you do for a living? 

I’m a physician, specializing in pathology. I work mostly in the Baptist Health System, where I’m the Medical Director of Laboratory Medicine. I’m a partner at Clinical Pathology Associates, a physician-owned practice, along with three other smart and talented women.