Veronica Wahlstrom Marin, a former standout on the Western New Mexico University (WNMU) women's volleyball team, has advanced from her collegiate athletic career to become the Chief Financial Officer at Highland Hospital.
Wahlstrom Marin played for the Mustangs from 1997 to 1999 in the Pacific West Conference. As a middle blocker, she contributed significantly to both defense and offense. In her sophomore year, she participated in all 108 games, recording 267 kills, 204 digs, and 99 total blocks. The following year saw continued improvement with 243 kills and 93 blocks. Her senior season was notable for achieving 377 kills, 111 assists, and 123 blocks while helping lead the team to a 20-13 record.
After earning her Bachelor of Business Administration from WNMU in May 2000 and an MBA from the same institution in May 2002, Wahlstrom Marin pursued further education at Arizona State University where she completed a Master of Accountancy in May 2009.
With more than sixteen years of experience in healthcare finance and administration across various facilities nationwide, she assumed her current role as Chief Financial Officer at Highland Hospital in December 2021. In this position, she oversees financial performance and supports sustainable growth for the hospital.
Her leadership style is described as collaborative with a focus on community well-being. According to the release: "Known for her collaborative leadership style and commitment to community well-being, Veronica plays an essential role in advancing Highland's mission of providing quality healthcare services."
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Wahlstrom Marin now lives in Charleston with her husband Chris and their three children—Kaitlyn, Korri, and CJ.
The university highlights that her transition "from the court to the boardroom" demonstrates how skills developed through athletics can contribute to professional success beyond graduation: "Her journey from a WNMU student-athlete to a distinguished healthcare executive serves as an inspiration to current and future Mustangs, showing that the lessons learned at Western New Mexico University extend far beyond graduation."
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