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Kara Marante

Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer

Nicklaus Children’s Health System

Miami, FL

Ms. Marante leads human resources, talent acquisition, organizational development, total rewards, learning and employee engagement, aligning workforce strategy with the health system’s pediatric mission. She partners closely with executive leadership to strengthen clinician wellbeing, workforce resilience and inclusive talent practices across a large and diverse workforce. Ms. Marante has modernized HR systems and advanced leadership development initiatives to reinforce a strong internal pipeline and support operational performance in a competitive labor market. Known for a data-informed and people-centered leadership style, she emphasizes collaboration, transparency and trust to foster engagement and retention. Her work has helped position the organization as a destination employer while sustaining a culture centered on compassion, accountability and high-quality care delivery.

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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

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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