Brooke Burgess
About Brooke Burgess
Brooke Burgess serves as the System Director of Communications at CommonSpirit Health, where she leads communication strategies for a vast network of healthcare providers. With a background in International Relations and Communications from the University of California, Davis, she has extensive experience in public relations and strategic communications across various healthcare organizations.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Brooke Burgess serves as the System Director of Communications at CommonSpirit Health since 2021. In this role, she manages media relations and social media for the Physician Enterprise. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing communication strategies that enhance engagement among physicians and advanced practice providers. She oversees communication efforts for a network that comprises over 5,800 providers and 1,100 ambulatory care sites, ensuring alignment with the organization’s clinical and business objectives.
Education and Expertise
Brooke Burgess earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Communications from the University of California, Davis. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in strategic communications, particularly within the healthcare sector. This academic experience supports her role in advancing physician and APP engagement through effective communication strategies.
Background
Brooke Burgess has extensive experience in communications, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She began her career at Randle Communications, where she progressed from Account Coordinator to Senior Account Executive over a four-year period from 2002 to 2006. Following this, she spent eight years at FleishmanHillard, advancing from Senior Account Executive to Managing Supervisor. She then held the position of Director of Public Relations and External Communications at Dignity Health Medical Foundation from 2016 to 2021.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Brooke Burgess has played a significant role in overseeing public affairs and public relations efforts. At Dignity Health Medical Foundation, she managed communications that supported clinical and business objectives. Her work involved handling issues and reputation management for a healthcare network that spans 21 states. These experiences have contributed to her current role at CommonSpirit Health, where she continues to influence communication strategies on a large scale.