Mr. Marks is the vice president of human resources at Inova, where he champions a culture of continuous change and innovation. Under his leadership, Inova has significantly increased workforce diversity and the representation of people of color in leadership roles. Mr. Marks established a system-level inclusion council and spearheaded the development of a comprehensive DEI learning program. He also launched 11 team member resource groups, enhancing visibility and connection among team members, and introduced a bias and discrimination reporting protocol. Mr. Marks revised health insurance coverage to be inclusive of transgender employees and LGBTQ+ families and partnered with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement to shape industry best practices. His efforts contributed to Inova achieving its first Healthcare Equity Index ranking.
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Becker's Recognition
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CHROs and Chief People Officers to Know
Chief human resources officers and chief people officers are tasked with developing strong human capital strategies for their hospitals and health systems.
These leaders have a wide range of responsibilities, including oversight of recruitment, retention, compensation, benefits, development and much more. As top human resources executives, their efforts are crucial in shaping workforce culture in alignment with their organization’s values.
