Meet christy walton | A Woman in STEM & Business

We had the good fortune of connecting with christy walton and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi christy, let’s talk legacy – what do you want yours to be?
There are five points I build the foundation of my life on; those include faith, a genuine connection with others, determination, mercy, and the power of being bold in the pursuit of your dreams. I want others not to remember me for my name but to remember me for leaving behind a legacy of these characteristic traits. Growing up in a family of seven taught me so many valuable life lessons, I got the opportunity to learn from each one of my siblings and my parents. As you can imagine, when you have many mouths to feed, we were not a family with many material items. However, we had something more important, we had each other. I learned about hard work, determination, and the value of having community and fellowship with others. I remember graduating high school and applying for scholarships, knowing if I desired to seek an education, I needed to find a way to pay for it. I Iooked at my dad thinking about crying I stated, “Dad I know I am a star, but I feel like there are other stars that outshine me”. You know what though? I was the recipient of every single scholarship I had applied for. It is so important to not only have mercy for others, but for yourself too. I went on to achieve a higher education DEBT FREE with a major in biology and a minor in business administration. I want everyone to know I am not a naturally super smart individual; I have dyslexia and have spent countless hours crying over silly problems. However, showing up with determination, and a positive attitude has paved the way for my future. Life has its ups and downs wish everyone to never underestimate the power you hold, how amazing you are, and the things you are so wildly capable of.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Currently, I am employed as a business strategist for a prosthodontist. I adore what I do because I believe in the life-changing difference a smile can make in one’s life. It is a privilege to see patients go through the journey of a happier, healthier life, and see their confidence shine so bright it couldn’t be dimmed. I feel fulfilled and that there is a difference being made via working with Dr. Truong, I have further aspirations to become a dentist and own a practice. I adore working with kids, it would be amazing to make kids feel safe and have an enjoyable experience at the dentist.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
The Atlanta Aquarium is unbeatable, there is so much to see and do there it is amazing! Getting to see whale sharks is insane, and it is the only aquarium that has them. I would highly encourage others to check out what they have to offer.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I wouldn’t be the woman I am today if I didn’t have my family, or community pour into building me. I was raised with a strong foundation of faith in God, and of love. I cannot thank my hometown church (First Baptist of Hernando Beach) enough for being there for my family through so many different seasons of life. Today, I realize how special it is that I had and have a powerful group that prayed for my success, my safety, and showed up in my life as examples of living a life of service. I like to say I have a bunch of adopted grandparents, and grandmothers whom I hold all dearly to my heart.

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