Shawna Roach: Finding family

Shawna Roach, a senior recruiter and operations specialist at Akron Children's, discusses her lifelong connection to the hospital - as a child whose siblings received life-saving care, as an employee who worked her way up the ranks through mentorship and hard work, and as an ambassador and advocate for everything that Akron Children's does for the children and families we serve.

While we are ranked among the best children's hospitals in the country, it's our compassionate approach to treatment that makes us truly exceptional. Through a combination of revolutionary treatments and extraordinary patient experiences, our care does more than heal. It brings the entire family together for emotional support and understanding across multiple locations to reach you in the community where you live. Learn more...