Ms. King is CHRO for VCU Health System, beginning her role in September 2024. With over 20 years of human resources leadership experience, she is responsible for developing and executing equitable workforce strategies that align with VCU Health’s business and strategic goals. Previously, as senior vice president and CHRO at Lynchburg, Va.-based Centra Health, she led initiatives in diversity, equity and inclusion, revamped talent acquisition strategies and transformed compensation structures to align with industry best practices. Before Centra, she spent nearly two decades in human resources leadership at Carbondale-based Southern Illinois Healthcare. Additionally, Ms. King brings a strong background in corporate training, workforce development and process improvement.
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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
