About Florida Hospital Center for Leadership and Learning
The Center for Leadership and Learning Office at Florida Hospital helps leaders reach their full potential. This is done through workshops and training, coaching, on-line learning, and other services for leaders at every level.
Our very capable staff is anxious to serve you!
Staff Bios
Assistant Vice President, Talent Development & Organizational Capability
Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt, Certified Executive Coach, MBTI Certified, DDI Certified Facilitator
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Talent Management Leader: Talent Reviews & Management
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Talent Management Leader: Leadership Development & Curriculum
DDI Certified Facilitator
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Talent Management: Talent Development Specialist
MBTI Certified, DDI Certified Facilitator, Langevin Certified Trainer
Description of present position: Manages the scheduling and logistics of Talent Reviews and Grass Roots Initiative.
Education:
BA, Communicative Disorders - University of Central Florida
Work Experience: Encompasses marketing and community relations, physician referral, and clinical, clerical and training settings. Kathy has worked for Florida Hospital since 1986 (Winter Park) and she joined the Center for Nursing Education at FH Orlando in 2000. As a Project Coordinator, she joined Sandy Swearingen, PhD, in the delivery of Nursing Leadership classes in 2006. She is a member of the Leadership Development team where she assists in facilitating the revised Grass Roots Initiative program as well as other topics for personal and staff development.
Leadership Development Coach
MBTI Certified, DDI Certified Facilitator
Description of present position: Jennifer is responsible for teaching the development of leadership skills in leadership personnel along with curriculum design for clinical and non-clinical staff. She works to plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs in response to leadership development trends, leadership learning needs, and organizational goals.
Education:
BS, Business Management – University of Phoenix
MA, Industrial Organizational Psychology - Argosy University (2011)
Work Experience: Jennifer joins the LDV team after several years in Human Resources with Florida Hospital. Her experience has included working with both Applicant Services as a Nurse Recruiter to Employee Development Services. Her most recent experience was working on Employee Recognition and Engagement.
Planning & Systems Coordinator
MBTI Certified, DDI Certified Facilitator
Description of present position: Maria is responsible for supporting the selection and implementation of Talent Management database systems. She develops protocols for maintaining highly confidential data and development plans of senior leaders, directors, and high-potentials. Maria coordinates classes for the Center for Leadership and Learning, in relation to class timing, performance of didactic lectures by speakers, securing supporting materials, and proctoring classes to assure smooth operation of service delivery.
Education:
Surgical Technology - Colombia, South America
Therapeutic Massage & Medical Errors - Florida College of Natural Health
Licensed Healthcare Risk Manager - University of South Florida
BS, Organizational Leadership - Mountain State University - Orlando
Work Experience: On February 2002 Maria became a full time employee at Florida Hospital working with the Risk Management Department. She joined the Leadership Development Department in March 2008. She is also a member of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Executive Assistant
Description of present position: Assistant to Gina Romero, Assistant Vice President of the Center for Leadership and Learning.
Education:
AA, General Business - Upper Iowa University
BS, Business Administration - Upper Iowa University
Work Experience: She has 20 plus years of diverse experience in Administration encompassing federal and state government, in the public and private sector as well. In 2008, she joined the Leadership Development team.




