Ms. Talton is the system senior vice president and chief DEI officer at City of Hope. She leads an integrated strategy to infuse DEI into COH’s organizational framework, significantly impacting awareness, education and accountability across the health system. Under her leadership, COH developed a mandatory cultural competence training program, achieving a 99.6% completion rate in 2023. Ms. Talton’s efforts have led to a more inclusive environment, evidenced by improved employee engagement and increased diverse representation within the workforce. Her initiatives have contributed to COH’s high rankings on DiversityInc’s and the Human Rights Campaign’s lists. Additionally, she has fostered partnerships with community organizations and established a joint program with Charles Drew University to enhance COH’s engagement with underserved communities.
