She has inspired country kids at rural high school visits and Indigenous Festivals, sharing her own story and promoting health career opportunities. She has motivated health and medical students and professionals who have met her, worked with her, read her rural health articles, or heard her speak enthusiastically about rural health at events, meetings and conferences. In January this year, the Rural Doctors Association Australia Rural Roundup Magazine described Teena as a “Young Gun” and an inspiring role model for others in the rural health field.