DOVER — Kenya Wilson, the office supervisor at Bayhealth Primary Care, Smyrna, entered the health care field 12 years ago. She wanted to pursue a meaningful career where she could have a positive impact on people.

“No matter how modern technology becomes, health care will always need that personal touch,” she said.

Ms. Wilson leads her team with stability and grace. Her days are filled with assisting patients, coordinating care with specialists, and performing team operations and administrative duties. More than just accomplishing tasks, Ms. Wilson makes the most of her time with patients by forming connections and showing kindness.

A single mom, Ms. Wilson shared that she wants to be a steady example for her children, two daughters and three sons.

“They watched me as a single mom continue to be consistent and work hard day after day. It helped them believe that they could also do anything they set their minds to and do it well.”

During tough seasons in her life, Ms. Wilson said she held onto the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.” Ms. Wilson said she couldn’t let her light go out and that positive outlook helped shape the woman she is today.

As a black female leader in health care, Ms. Wilson is setting an example for many others to aspire to become. She said she sets and keeps high standards for herself and how she treats others.

She serves her community outside of the workplace also. She serves as part of Saint Daniels United Methodist Church where she helps gather items for local shelters. She’s also part of a team that holds collection drives each quarter.

This is the last story in the “Black Excellence that Inspires” series presented by Bayhealth. A collection of these stories is being shared on Bayhealth’s social media pages. Visit Bayhealth.org/Careers to be a part of a team who respects and values everyone on the team.