Joanne Gerhards, Chc
About Joanne Gerhards, Chc
Joanne Gerhards serves as the Corporate Responsibility Officer for CommonSpirit Health, where she has worked since 2020. Her career includes various roles in healthcare compliance and privacy, as well as experience in marketing and education.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Joanne Gerhards serves as the Corporate Responsibility Officer for CommonSpirit Health, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing corporate responsibility initiatives across the organization. Her work spans multiple facilities, including Mercy Hospital of Folsom and Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Privacy Analyst at CommonSpirit Health from 2019 to 2020, where she focused on healthcare privacy compliance.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Joanne Gerhards held various roles in the healthcare sector. She worked as a Healthcare Compliance Analyst at Dignity Health from 2017 to 2019, where she contributed to compliance efforts within the organization. Additionally, she was a Patient Account Specialist and Marketing Director at HealthSouth Rehabilitation for nine months in 1992. Her experience also includes a role as a Corporate Account Manager at Sterling Software Inc. from 1997 to 1999.
Education and Expertise
Joanne Gerhards completed her education at California State University-Chico, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from 1986 to 1990. She also attended Woodland High School from 1983 to 1985. Her educational background supports her extensive career in healthcare compliance and privacy, where she has developed strong organizational, investigation, and analytical skills.
Background in Education and Coaching
In addition to her healthcare roles, Joanne Gerhards has experience in education. From 2013 to 2017, she worked as a Substitute Teacher and Coach for the Folsom Cordova Unified School District. This role involved engaging with students and supporting their educational development, showcasing her diverse skill set and commitment to community involvement.