Phyllis Nizer

Favorite quote: “Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most” – Buddha

What aspect of the healthcare industry do you want to fix? Although I believe that Medicare is a great program prescription drugs must be affordable to all. I would also like to see The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services be more proactive in advising people of the timeline for coverage.

What are your industry credentials? I have been in the healthcare industry for over 10 years and am appointed with all the major health insurance carriers. I truly love my clients and career.

What’s your background? I started working behind the candy counter at G.C. Murphy at the age of 15 and have been in sales ever since. I have sold everything from hydraulic hoses, fittings, pumps, and motors, to owning a floor covering store. However, my greatest accomplishment has been raising my granddaughter from the age of three and is now a nursing student at Hood College.

What values drive you? I grew up in a small community in Eastern Baltimore County. Nearly all the residents worked at Bethlehem Steel or General Motors. Hillary Clinton once said, “It takes a village to raise a child” and that’s just how my neighborhood operated. Being accountable to the community from such a young age taught me respect for both home and community.

What activities do you enjoy doing when not at work? I enjoy family time and sharing meals with the people I love and cherish the most. I am naturally curious and make time to travel to new sights, take on new experiences, and learn new things. I do not consider my job to be work as its greatest benefit is meeting new people every day sharing life’s greatest gift, time.