Check out this inspiring acceptance speech from honoree, Anika Gardenhire, RN,CHCIO, just weeks ago at the Diversity Leaders in Healthcare Awards Gala. In it, Anika delivered a powerful message, saying, “I’m a technology leader, a business leader … and I pride myself in purposely building inclusive teams. That’s not altruistic. It’s good business.” About Diversity Leaders honoree, Anika Gardenhire, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Ardent Health: Gardenhire’s work at Ardent helps position her as a leader who provides mentorship opportunities and acts an example for others to build diversity within their departments. A registered nurse and former bedside caregiver, she is responsible for developing Ardent’s digital strategy to foster operational growth. In addition, she oversees the Brentwood, Tennessee-based organization’s information technology infrastructure, systems and data strategy and teamed with regional leaders to roll out digital initiatives. She has been vocal about the need to address bias in technology and improve diversity in governance, among other issues. Thank you, Anika, for your phenomenal leadership! Furst Group and NuBrick Partners have proudly sponsored Modern Healthcare’s Diversity Leaders and Women Leaders Awards programs for more than 14 years. These programs aim to shine a necessary light on healthcare executives like Anika creating lasting change and access across the healthcare industry and communities served. You can learn more about the honorees and awards event in the comments below.
Woo hoo!! ????
Anika Gardenhire, RN,CHCIO this award is so well deserved and your message so poignant. You are a change maker!
Well deserved! Congratulations Anika Gardenhire, RN,CHCIO! I’m proud to be in your network and so glad that we have leaders like you.
Congratulations Anika! And well said. DEI is common sense at the end of the day.
Congratulations Anika Gardenhire, RN,CHCIO - I love seeing how your leadership journey has evolved and am fully aligned with your comments in your acceptance remarks. It is possible!
So incredibly proud to work for a leader who so closely aligns with my beliefs surrounding diversity and inclusion...and the reasons why it matters in the workplace and in healthcare. ?? Congratulations on the honor, Anika Gardenhire, RN,CHCIO! ????
Congratulations Anika Gardenhire, RN,CHCIO Well Deserved my friend????
Major congrats Anika Gardenhire, RN,CHCIO ! You make us all so proud ????
You can learn more about the 2024 Diversity Leaders in Healthcare Honorees here: https://www.furstgroup.com/resources/diversity-leaders-in-healthcare-2024