Ms. Markoe was appointed chief people officer at RWJBarnabas Health in February 2024, leading the human resources function for New Jersey’s largest academic health system. She was recruited to spearhead the “One HR” transformation initiative, which entailed working closely with executive leadership to align people processes with the system’s evolving organizational model. With over 30 years of experience in talent management and human resources leadership, she brings a wealth of expertise in navigating complex, multi-location enterprises through periods of change. Before joining RWJBarnabas Health, she served as chief people and culture officer at Bed, Bath & Beyond, where she guided workforce strategy during a time of rapid transformation. Her previous leadership roles at J.Crew and Gap further solidified her ability to drive cultural and organizational excellence. At RWJBarnabas Health, she is instrumental in fostering a culture of kindness and accountability while advancing the system’s strategic workforce goals.
