Ms. Shands previously served as chief diversity officer at Cincinnati-based TriHealth, a seven-hospital health system. She also previously led Partners for a Competitive Workforce, a partner of United Way of Greater Cincinnati.
In her new role, she will work as a dyad partner with Nwando Anyaoku, MD, who was chosen as Swedish’s inaugural chief health equity officer in March, the health system said. Together, they will lead Swedish’s newly created health equity, diversity and inclusion office.
More articles on executive moves:
Aspirus Health hires chief administrative officer for Michigan hospital, clinics
Central Maine Healthcare CEO to retire
Cleveland Clinic names Dr. Brian Bolwell to new physician leadership role
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.