Zooming In allows coworkers to get to know one another by going beyond the surface level through facilitated discussions that delve into personal interests, experiences and aspirations. Through intentional engagement, Zooming In aims to cultivate a sense of community and camaraderie across our company, ultimately contributing to a more cohesive and fulfilling remote workplace culture.

This month, we’re getting to know Ginny Elkins, senior IT business operations specialist. Ginny will soon be celebrating two years with Magellan Health this August!

Continue reading to learn more about Ginny:

What are you currently reading?

I am re-reading “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle, and I’m hooked on her podcast, “We Can Do Hard Things.”

What are you currently binge watching? Do you have a comfort show/ movie that you love to rewatch?

I just finished the latest season of The Bear. It’s so good! My comfort show is Schitt’s Creek. I always re-watch it when I need a laugh, especially when life or the world feels heavy.

What’s your favorite thing to do on the weekends?

Packing a picnic and hitting a hiking trail with my two boys. We started hiking with them when they were two and four-years-old to get out of the house during the pandemic, and it’s something we’ve continued to do with them. My husband took them on a four-mile hike recently, and he was the one who had a hard time keeping up!

What is the farthest place you’ve traveled (or would like to travel to one day)?

In 2022. I visited Barcelona, Spain right before I started at Magellan. It took me 40 years to make a trip to Europe, and Spain did not disappoint. I hope to check Maderia, Thailand and Greece off my bucket list sooner rather than later!

Who (dead or alive) inspires you and why?

My kids. I didn’t know I would be raising myself alongside them but I am. They inspire me every day to look for ways to be a more understanding and compassionate human, parent and friend.