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
Chief Learning Officer and Vice President of the Center for Leadership and Learning
Description of present position: Dick Tibbits is the Chief Learning Officer and Vice President of the Center for Leadership and Learning for Florida Hospital.
Education:
BA - Atlantic Union College
MDiv - Andrews University
DMin, Pastoral Psychology - Andover Newton
Work Experience: Dr. Tibbits has been at Florida Hospital since 1994 and with Adventist Health Care since 1983. Before his healthcare career he pastored several churches from 1974 to 1983. At Florida Hospital he has served as the Administrative Director of Pastoral Care, the Vice President of Whole Person Health at Florida Hospital Celebration Health and the Chief People Officer for the entire system.
Director, Center for Leadership and Learning
MBTI Certified, DDI Certified Facilitator
Description of present position: Dr. Swearingen is the Director of the Center for Leadership and Learning at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida.
Education:
BS, Health Services Administration - West Virginia University - Tech
MS, Health Services Administration - Virginia Commonwealth University - Medical College of Virginia
BSN - Florida Hospital College of Health Services
MSN - University of Central Florida (2010)
PhD, Public Affairs - University of Central Florida
Work Experience: Her work experience encompasses a variety of managerial, clinical and academic settings with a concentration in Operational Administration, Performance Improvement, Leadership Development, Continuing Education, and Nursing Research.
Manager of Training & Development
MBTI Certified, DDI Certified Facilitator, Langevin Certified Trainer
Description of present position: June is a Training and Development manager for LDV. She is responsible for day to day operations of the department as well as manages the logistics of the class offerings. She also manages the Nursing Leadership Development program as well as New Leader Experience and REACH.
Education:
BA, Sociology & Psychology - Pacific University
Work Experience: June has worked in a hospital environment her entire career in a multitude of fields. She has worked as a program coordinator for a department of surgery for a teaching hospital in Oregon; a medical transcriptionist for a Pathology Lab and, most recently, as an occupational health sales person. She joined Florida Hospital as a sales account executive for Centra Care. In 2001, she joined the newly created Leadership Development department. In 2007, she joined Dr. Sandra Swearingen to coordinate Nursing Leadership Development and now manages the joint department of Nursing LDV and LDV.
Manager of Training & Development
MBTI Qualified Administrator & Interpreter, DDI Certified Facilitator
Description of present position: Supplementing the supervision of department operations, Gary is responsible for the strategic oversight of the Grassroots Initiative and Leadership Development Coaching. Additionally, he serves as a trainer and consultant for other departments in the development and delivery of custom, research-based leadership institutes.
Education:
BA, Human Services and Counseling – Lindsey Wilson College
MSSL, Strategic Leadership – Mountain State University – Orlando
PhD Leadership and Education - Barry University (2012)
Work Experience: Gary’s experiences are as diverse as his education. He worked seven years in a veterinary hospital while attending high school and college. He conducted a church choir while singing for Lindsey Wilson College’s official touring group. He was a school counselor for two elementary schools in Kentucky then moved to Florida to work at Camp Boggy Creek in Eustis. After developing a great friend from Florida Hospital, he decided that he wanted to become a part of the family.
Nursing Leadership Development Coordinator
MBTI Certified, DDI Certified Facilitator
Description of present position: Phoebe oversees leadership development programs for all levels of nursing. She also coordinates the Succession Plans for all Florida Hospital nurses who are identified as potential leaders and implements the training as necessary. Phoebe is also actively involved in the Grass Roots Initiative program.
Education:
AA - University of Florida
BSN - Western Carolina University
Work Experience: Phoebe has been a nurse in the Orlando area for 26 years with a focus on neonatal intensive care and pediatrics. Her vast experience includes clinical, education, management, operations and leadership. She joined the Florida Hospital family in 2006 in the department of pediatrics where working closely with Nurse Practice Councils, she helped launch the first application for Magnet recognition for the Children’s Hospital.
Leadership Development Coach
MBTI Certified, DDI Certified Facilitator, Crucial Conversations Certified Facilitator
Description of present position: The Coach utilizes many available tools to assist the FH leaders in assessing, evaluating, and developing their leadership skills
Education:
BSN - East Carolina University
MS - Johns Hopkins University
MBA - Johns Hopkins University
Work Experience: Susan has been privileged to have worked in the Nursing arena for 30 years. Her many years have taken her through the ranks from staff level to administration in many different areas of healthcare around the country. Her experience includes clinical, operations, teaching and leadership
Claudia J. Schoener, RNC, MS
Leadership Development Coach
MBTI Certified, DDI Certified Facilitator
Description of Present Position: Claudia utilizes many available tools to assist FH leaders in assessing evaluation, and developing their leadership skills.
Education:
AD, Northern Virginia Community College
BS, Catholic University of America
MS, Medical College of VA/VCU
WHCNP, Medical College of VA/VCU
Work Experience: Claudia has spent 30 years in nursing with 15 years being in Administration. She loves to create outcomes, change metrics, and work on teambuilding. She has worked clinically in Women’s Health, Genetics, and Infertility. Clinical model change has been a favorite area. Most of the last 12 years has been as a Director of a Women’s Service line.
Grass Roots Initiative Coordinator
MBTI Certified, DDI Certified Facilitator
Description of present position: Grass Roots Initiative Coordinator for the Center for Leadership and Learning in Orlando.
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 currently 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. She is involved in various community services including Shepherd’s Hope (medical records management) and the Interfaith Hospitality Network.
Training Coordinator/Information Systems Coordinator (I.S.C.)
MBTI Certified, DDI Certified Facilitator
Description of present position: Maria is responsible for coordinating classes for the Center for Leadership and Learning , its personnel required in relation to class timing, performance of didactic lectures by speakers, securing supporting materials, and proctoring classes to assure smooth operation of service delivery. As the Information Systems Coordinator (I.S.C.) – Maria maintains computer databases, is responsible for equipment purchases, system access authorizations, and securing employee information..
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 (2010)
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.
Training Specialist
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
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.
Executive Assistant
Description of present position: Assistant to Dr. Dick Tibbits, Chief Learning Officer and Vice President of the Center for Leadership and Learning, and Sandra Swearingen, PhD, RN, Director 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.