Ms. Thomas-Williams has served as CHRO for Michigan Medicine since March 2024. Before coming to the system, she was senior vice president of human resources for Massachusetts General Hospital and Massachusetts General Physicians in Boston, a role that she held for nearly five years. She has also served as vice president of human resources for Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital and as vice president and CHRO for The University of Toledo (Ohio) and UT Medical Center. In her current role, she leverages experience gleaned from decades of experience across various industries, including healthcare, higher education, consumer products, manufacturing, hospitality and entertainment.
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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.
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140 Hospital and Health System CHROs and Chief People Officers to Know
