Ms. Grimes, senior vice president and chief diversity officer at Ochsner Health, leads the organization’s workforce and employee strategy with a focus on diversity and inclusion. She has implemented policies to enhance recruitment, retention and career development while working to improve healthcare equity and reduce health disparities in the communities Ochsner serves. Since joining Ochsner in 2020, Ms. Grimes has advanced the organization’s diversity and inclusion efforts, building regional teams and creating opportunities to engage with diverse communities. She oversees Ochsner’s employee resource groups, fostering an inclusive environment both within and outside the organization. Ms. Grimes brings over 33 years of experience from her previous executive leadership roles at University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Black Nurses Association and the Society of Human Resources. She was named one of the New Orleans 500 by Biz New Orleans in 2023.
