Barbara Thomason

Director of Employee Relations Advent Health

Barbara Thomason is a strategic human resources leader at AdventHealth focused on employee relations, workforce engagement, organizational effectiveness, and operational clarity. She partners across HR, Legal, and Operations to advance enterprise initiatives related to the employee experience. Known for translating complex policy, system, and challenges into practical solutions, Barbara helps drive performance, consistency, integrity, and informed decision-making across a large healthcare system. Her work supports strong performance, enhanced leader capability, and a competitive employee experience.

Driving Inclusion and Compliance in a Changing Landscape

11:15 AM Fireside Chat: Balancing Mission and Business Performance: HR’s Role in Developing Leaders Who Can Do Both

Healthcare organizations operate at the intersection of purpose and profitability, and HR plays a critical role in shaping leaders who can navigate both. This discussion will explore how HR teams can cultivate leadership capabilities that align organizational missions with financial sustainability, ensuring that values-driven care and business performance go hand in hand.

How can HR design leadership development programs that balance mission and business priorities.
Strategies for embedding financial literacy and operational awareness into leadership training without compromising patient-centered values.
Practical approaches to fostering a culture where leaders champion both organizational purpose and measurable outcomes.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Barbara.

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