Ms. Frenier leads human resources and nursing operations at Orlando Health, overseeing recruitment, compensation and benefits, education and training, organizational development, and nursing and patient-care services. With a background in nursing and executive leadership, she brings a unique perspective to workforce strategy, improving RN turnover and achieving engagement scores in the top quintile. Under her leadership, frontline nurse leaders have completed developmental programs, contributing to higher nursing retention and engagement. She also drives strategic workforce initiatives, including a weekly huddle with leaders to enhance communication and best practice sharing. Ms. Frenier champions development through the preferred education program, which enables employees to access higher education. Her commitment to workforce development includes medical assistant apprenticeships and surgical tech training programs, reinforcing her philosophy to hire for culture and train for skills, ensuring Orlando Health remains a best place to work.
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Becker's Recognition
Karen Frenier, RNhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2024 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
