La Donna M. Cortez- Najieb
PASADENA,CA
The cave you fear to enter contains the treasure you seek.
Joseph Campbell
Summary
Forward-thinking CHRO with 25+year record leading the optimation of organizational excellence in healthcare. Equipped to transform teams at all levels to maintain responsiveness and meet operational challenges head-on. Born connector and tactical leader with diplomatic nature and tenacious approach.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President
The Lorcca Group, Inc.
PASADENA, CA
03.2020 - Current
- Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline organizational processes when needed.
- Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
- Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders.
- Integrated marketing and sales strategies with business development and operational leadership plans.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Coordinated work across departments to keep teams on track with company goals.
- Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by business leaders.
- Built talent pipeline to support business growth and enduring success.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
Executive Director of Talent Management
Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Palo Alto, CA
03.2020 - 10.2021
- As Executive Director of Talent Management at Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, my role was pivotal in shaping a world-class workforce and HR organization
- Through the implementation of innovative talent management strategies, LPCHS increased diversity hires by 20% and implemented the Stanford Leadership Institute while boosting overall engagement by 13% during a global pandemic.
- Determined methods and procedures for staffing requirements and allotment of funds to various departments and projects.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Served as spokesperson at press conferences or interviews when needed.
- Implemented quality metrics to track business needs and lead diverse projects.
- Created a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encourages employee engagement.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Collaborated with external vendors to provide cost-effective solutions for services such as IT support or human resources management.
VP, CHRO
San Antonio Regional Hospital
11.2018 - 04.2020
- As the head of HR at Providence, my passion lies in crafting innovative HR programs that drive tangible results
- I'm a firm believer in empowering employees, fostering a culture of excellence and belonging, and ultimately, elevating patient care.
Ministry HR Director
Providence
09.2008 - 10.2018
- As the HR Director for Providence, I spearheaded HR excellence across a diverse landscape: Responsible for guiding a sprawling network of healthcare facilities encompassing an acute care hospital, skilled nursing facility, breast health center, occupational care center, high school, and cancer center, while leading a team of 12 HRBPs and supporting 9,576 caregivers.
Senior Director, HR
McDonald's Philippines (Golden Arches Development Corporation)
05.1996 - 09.2008
- Transformed West Division HR: Strategic Leadership & Employee Focus
- Guided a 23-member team, delivering comprehensive HR support for 25,600+ employees across the West Division.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Organizational Leadership
01.2024
Skills
- HR Strategy
- Total Rewards Strategies
- Strategic Human Resources Leadership
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Restructuring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Branding
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Organizational Leadership
- DEIEBA
- Risk Management
- Leadership Development
- Labor and Employee Relations
- Contract Negotiation
- Consulting
Websites
Certification
- Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) - Harvard Business School
- SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) - SHRM Executive Network
Honors Awards
- LEAN Six Sigma Leader of the Year - Stanford Health Care
- Presidents Award - McDonald's Philippines (Golden Arches Development Corporation)
Work Availability
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Timeline
President - The Lorcca Group, Inc.
03.2020 - Current
Executive Director of Talent Management - Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
03.2020 - 10.2021
VP, CHRO - San Antonio Regional Hospital
11.2018 - 04.2020
Ministry HR Director - Providence
09.2008 - 10.2018
Senior Director, HR - McDonald's Philippines (Golden Arches Development Corporation)
05.1996 - 09.2008
University of La Verne - Bachelor's Degree, Organizational Leadership