Alyssa Kasiewicz
May 2026
Alyssa
Kasiewicz
,
MBA, MSN, RN, CAHP, NEA-BC
Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida - Lee Health
Fort Myers
,
FL
United States
She is generous with praise and intentional in her support, ensuring others feel seen, valued, and appreciated.
It has often been said that true leadership is rooted in service to others—and over the past three years working with new nurses, I have witnessed Alyssa bring this to life in the most meaningful way. She consistently embodies the essence of servant leadership.
Whenever I have come to her with a need—whether for our nurse coaches or our nurse residents at Golisano—Alyssa has been fully present. She listens with intention, thoughtfully considers each situation, and offers guidance that is both supportive and empowering. What stands out most is the way she creates a sense of unwavering support—every conversation leaves me feeling heard, valued, and confident moving forward.
Alyssa leads not from a place of authority, but from a genuine commitment to those she serves, and the impact of that is felt deeply across our team. Because ofAlyssa’s support, over 60 clinical coaches in Golisano received formal coach training and participated in a communication workshop during their very first Clinical Coach Day—an initiative that continues to grow year after year. She has remained deeply committed to recognizing and celebrating these coaches annually for their work in developing every nurse resident across our system.
Alyssa doesn’t just support from a distance—she shows up. She attends celebrations, shares her own preceptor journey, and models vulnerability in a way that quietly reassures others: growth is not linear, and moments of struggle are part of becoming. In doing so, she creates and protects the psychological safety that is essential for learning and professional development.
She is generous with praise and intentional in her support, ensuring others feel seen, valued, and appreciated. Alyssa consistently models that true leadership is not about being the star—it is about creating space for others to shine as they step into their roles.
No matter how full her schedule may be, she always makes time—often in the small spaces between meetings—to listen and offer guidance. When her counsel is needed, she gives it freely, with patience, steadiness, and a thoughtful, neutral approach. In those moments, she not only helps navigate challenges but also quietly teaches how to assess complex situations and collaborate with clarity and kindness.
For someone like me, who is still growing in a role dedicated to developing others, her leadership has been invaluable. Being supported by a leader who is both strong and deeply compassionate has had a lasting impact.
Alyssa’s influence extends far beyond any single interaction. Her leadership will live on in the many careers she has helped shape and enrich, whether she ever realizes the full extent of that impact or not.
Whenever I have come to her with a need—whether for our nurse coaches or our nurse residents at Golisano—Alyssa has been fully present. She listens with intention, thoughtfully considers each situation, and offers guidance that is both supportive and empowering. What stands out most is the way she creates a sense of unwavering support—every conversation leaves me feeling heard, valued, and confident moving forward.
Alyssa leads not from a place of authority, but from a genuine commitment to those she serves, and the impact of that is felt deeply across our team. Because ofAlyssa’s support, over 60 clinical coaches in Golisano received formal coach training and participated in a communication workshop during their very first Clinical Coach Day—an initiative that continues to grow year after year. She has remained deeply committed to recognizing and celebrating these coaches annually for their work in developing every nurse resident across our system.
Alyssa doesn’t just support from a distance—she shows up. She attends celebrations, shares her own preceptor journey, and models vulnerability in a way that quietly reassures others: growth is not linear, and moments of struggle are part of becoming. In doing so, she creates and protects the psychological safety that is essential for learning and professional development.
She is generous with praise and intentional in her support, ensuring others feel seen, valued, and appreciated. Alyssa consistently models that true leadership is not about being the star—it is about creating space for others to shine as they step into their roles.
No matter how full her schedule may be, she always makes time—often in the small spaces between meetings—to listen and offer guidance. When her counsel is needed, she gives it freely, with patience, steadiness, and a thoughtful, neutral approach. In those moments, she not only helps navigate challenges but also quietly teaches how to assess complex situations and collaborate with clarity and kindness.
For someone like me, who is still growing in a role dedicated to developing others, her leadership has been invaluable. Being supported by a leader who is both strong and deeply compassionate has had a lasting impact.
Alyssa’s influence extends far beyond any single interaction. Her leadership will live on in the many careers she has helped shape and enrich, whether she ever realizes the full extent of that impact or not.