Ms. Whaley oversees team members at LifeBridge Health, a health system that includes multiple acute care hospitals and corporate support functions. Through data-driven workforce strategies, she cut first-year turnover, saving millions, and reduced human resources redundancies to achieve millions in cost savings. Her leadership in human resources information systems consolidation streamlined job classifications, improving workforce reporting accuracy. Additionally, she maintained flat health claims costs and third-party fees for multiple consecutive years while eliminating contract labor. Under her guidance, voluntary turnover dropped by 50%, strengthening retention and operational efficiency. Previously, she held executive human resources roles at Tenet Healthcare in Dallas and Vanguard Health System in Nashville, Tenn.
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Becker's Recognition
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2025 Winner

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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.
2026 Winner

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140 Hospital and Health System CHROs and Chief People Officers to Know
