Ms. Rorig joined Stanford Health Care in 2018 and has transformed the system’s approach to talent acquisition and onboarding, compensation and benefits, and employee and labor relations. In addition, she has effectively led the stabilization and streamlining of department operations, resulting in significant improvements in recruitment and employee retention. Before her tenure at Stanford Health Care, she spent nearly 20 years at Charles Schwab, where she held the position of senior vice president for human resources and managed 16,000 global employees.
Becker's Recognition
Dawn Rorighas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2024 Winner

Executives
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.
2025 Winner

Executives
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

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