Ms. Oquendo assumed the role of chief people officer at Fairview Health Services in August 2024, bringing extensive human resources leadership experience and a strong track record in employee engagement and workplace culture. She leads efforts to advance Fairview’s culture, diversity, equity, inclusion and organizational growth, driving initiatives that strengthen workforce development. Previously, she has held roles as chief administrative officer, CHRO and system senior vice president of transformation and integration at Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health, where she championed people-first strategies to enhance quality, safety, customer service and engagement. With Fairview employing 34,000 team members, Ms. Oquendo’s leadership plays a crucial role in navigating workforce challenges while fostering a high-performance, mission-driven culture.
