Carolina Roberts-Santana

PBN 40 Under Forty 2023 Awards
Carolina Roberts-Santana | 39 | Director of pediatric research and administration, Women & Infants Hospital


What have been the most significant changes in your industry in the last five years? Health care research has advanced significantly with the introduction of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data analytics. These technologies have enabled researchers to more quickly and accurately identify patterns and correlations in large data sets, allowing for more-accurate diagnoses and treatments.

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What is the best advice you have ever received? It was to always stay true to myself, no matter what. It has helped me to remain authentic and stay focused on my goals. It has also helped me to prioritize what is important in life and to stay away from things that will take me away from my path.

What was your first job? It was when I was 14 years old. I taught English to K-3 grade students at an Episcopal school in the Dominican Republic. My passion for education started then. The students were fun to teach, and I enjoyed watching their progress.

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What advice would you give your 22-year-old self? I’d tell myself to remember that it’s OK to not be OK, that kindness is almost as important as anything else and to never forget to raise the bar, always.

What is your greatest attribute that you bring to your job? I strive to make sure that my work has a purpose and will provide a positive result. I am a detail-oriented and methodical worker.