Christine Kennedy
About Christine Kennedy
Christine Kennedy serves as the System Director of Education and Professional Development at CommonSpirit Health, where she oversees the onboarding and professional development of Care Coordination staff across a network of over 100 hospitals. With a background in nursing and extensive experience in leadership roles, she focuses on enhancing client services through programs that promote clarity of values and authentic communication.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Christine Kennedy serves as the System Director of Education and Professional Development at CommonSpirit Health. In this role, she is responsible for the onboarding and professional development of Care Coordination staff across a network of over 100 hospitals. She has been with CommonSpirit Health since 2015, contributing to the development of programs and initiatives that enhance the skills and competencies of healthcare professionals.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Prior to her current role, Christine Kennedy held various positions in the healthcare sector. She worked as the Director of Case Management at Banner Health from 2012 to 2015, overseeing case management services at Banner Boswell Medical Center. Additionally, she served as the RN Admissions Coordinator at Hospice of the Valley from 2005 to 2007 and was the Vice President of Clinical Operations at ValueOptions, Inc.® from 1998 to 2000. Her experience also includes a role as Program Director for Pediatric Psychiatry at Phoenix Children's Hospital from 1993 to 1996.
Education and Expertise
Christine Kennedy holds a Master’s Degree in Nursing, Health, and Public Policy Analysis from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, which she completed from 1990 to 1992. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Rochester between 1983 and 1987. Her educational background is complemented by extensive training in Authentic Relational Leadership, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Mediation, and Compassionate Communication, which she applies to enhance client services.
Focus on Professional Development
In her professional capacity, Christine Kennedy emphasizes the importance of clarity of values, purpose, passion, and authenticity in both individual and organizational contexts. She has developed various programs, workshops, classes, and retreats that are tailored to meet the unique needs of a diverse client base, aiming to foster professional growth and development within the healthcare industry.