With over 25 years of dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Ms. Chaney has made significant impacts in education, healthcare and her community. As the first in her role for Baptist Health – Central Alabama, Ms. Chaney developed strategic priorities to meet DEI goals, including leading a health equity action plan addressing uncontrolled diabetes and transportation needs. She established a scholarship entitled Bridging the Gap: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare and launched the Baptist Health Pre-Med Scholars Program in partnership with HBCUs. Ms. Chaney’s achievements have earned her numerous accolades, including the inaugural Member of the Year Award from National Association of Health Services Executives Alabama Chapter and the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Beta Nu Omega Chapter.
