David Rutherford

David Rutherford

Director, Workforce Planning OHIOHEALTH
David Rutherford
David Rutherford, MSN, RN, is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 24 years of experience at OhioHealth. Currently serving as the Senior Advisor for HR Transformation, David has dedicated his career to improving patient care, solving complex problems, and fostering innovation. Known for his inclusive leadership and strategic mindset, David has successfully developed programs that enhance workforce capabilities, strengthen pipelines, and improve patient and associate satisfaction. As a clinician serving in the HR Chief-of-Staff role, David brings a unique perspective that helps HR support the organization in a more meaningful and healthcare-centric way. His commitment to high-quality care and innovation has made a significant impact on OhioHealth’s workforce and the communities they serve.

Building Resilience and Agility Through Talent Innovation

11:35 AM HR Collaboration Circles

(2 rotations – 30 min each)

This interactive, small group working sessions bring together HR and workforce leaders to collaborate on shared challenges, compare approaches, and uncover new solutions. Each session is facilitator-led and designed to help attendees walk away with tangible takeaways, peer tested strategies, and fresh ideas they can bring back to their organizations.

Roundtable 1- From Cost to Catalyst: Turning School Debt into a Loyalty Lever in a Shifting Policy Landscape  

Altara Weiland, Director of Employer Partnerships, Clasp 

David Rutherford, Director, Workforce Planning, OhioHealth


Roundtable 2- Putting Purpose Into Practice: Building Workforce-Ready Local Talent Pipelines  

Molly Friedland, Chief Commercial Officer, Penn Foster 


Roundtable 3 - The Two-Way Recognition Model Transforming Healthcare Culture 

Brian Lee, CRP, National Account Manager, C.A. Short 


Roundtable 4- Building a hiring engine that doesn't break under pressure

Eightfold.AI


Roundtable 5- After the Incident: Building a Better Response Model for Healthcare Teams 

Taylor Spinella, Clinical Operations Specialist @ Marvin | Licensed Professional Counselor, Marvin 

Wendy Renado, Manager of Well-being and Resiliency, Novant Health 


Roundtable 6- Designing Wellness for the 12-Hour Shift

Jane Darko, Global Strategic Advisor, Healthcare, WellHub 


Roundtable 7- Real-time pay, real-world impact: Redefining the employee experience in healthcare

Catherine Whitelaw, VP Strategic Sales and Partnerships, DailyPay 


Roundtable 8-  Healthcare Hiring in the Age of AI - the problems and possibilities ushering in a new way of recruiting

Ryan Christoi, President, Healthcare Division, Recruitics

1:45 PM Boardroom I: Optimizing Global Recruitment to Grow Your Healthcare Workforce

Global recruitment is becoming a critical strategy for healthcare organizations facing persistent workforce shortages. This session explores how HR leaders can leverage international talent pipelines, technology, and partnerships to meet staffing needs while maintaining compliance and cultural alignment. 

  • Evaluate global talent pipelines that address critical workforce gaps
  • Anticipate key compliance and credentialing challenges in international hiring
  • Strengthen cultural integration practices that support long term retention

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

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