Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today I’m sitting down with Krystal Robinson, a dynamic leader in Infection Prevention with over 15 years of experience in the field. Krystal’s journey began in public health and health disparities research, with an initial goal of working in healthcare policy. But after shadowing an Infection Preventionist, she discovered a career that blended science, leadership, and patient safety, launching her into a path of mentorship, advocacy, and system-wide Infection Prevention leadership. In this conversation, Krystal shares how she navigated the field without a clinical background, why she pursued her CIC certification early on, and how she grew from staff-level IP to overseeing Infection Prevention across multiple hospitals. We also dive into her passion for health equity in Infection Prevention, discussing how socioeconomic factors impact infection rates and what hospitals can do to bridge the gap. If you’re interested in career growth, leadership development, or the future of Infection Prevention, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss! Let’s dive in.