About Shawn Marie Coming from a family of nurses, physicians and a physical therapist, Shawn Marie (Shawnee) Seward’s philosophy as a provider is to promote trust, empower with knowledge and collaborate to meet needs and expectations. She says she promotes health and well-being through education and disease prevention. Her specialty in vascular surgery allows her to expand her abilities in these areas. Shawnee earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Goshen College and has worked in areas of hematology oncology and interventional radiology, in management and clinical nursing roles. Providing holistic, comprehensive care to all of her patients and their families is Shawnee’s goal. “I believe in advocating for every patient and empower them to obtain their highest quality of life,” she says. Her patients have taught her so much over the years including that you should not take anything for granted. Shawnee also has come to believe that everything happens for a reason and there is always a lesson to be learned from experiences and situations. “My passion is to provide compassionate care and to empower my patients with knowledge,” she says, adding that this is what she hopes people have learned from her. In her own words… Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life?  My parents. What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it?  Chick-fil-A at Scottsdale Mall (South Bend, IN). I remember the relationships built over the years that still exist 30+ years later. What is your favorite food? Movie?  Favorite foods: any vegetable    Favorite movie: Forest Gump What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up?  Best: sciences     Worst: choir If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why?  My mom and dad. I would want to catch them up on life’s events over the years and hear their laughter. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about?  My friends and family – especially the grandbabies. What are your hobbies, interests?  Traveling, outdoor activities, having time with the grandchildren.