Katherine Mc Pherson
About Katherine Mc Pherson
Katherine McPherson serves as the Senior Executive of Human Resources at CommonSpirit Health, where she collaborates with leaders and healthcare providers to enhance strategic objectives and outcomes. With extensive experience in human resources across various healthcare organizations, she holds multiple degrees from the University of Phoenix, including a PhD candidate in Organizational Development.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Katherine McPherson has been serving as the Senior Executive Human Resources at CommonSpirit Health since 2024. In this role, she collaborates with leaders, physicians, and providers to meet strategic business objectives and enhance positive outcomes. Her focus is on driving strategy and integration to develop a high-performance culture within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Katherine McPherson studied at the University of Phoenix, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from 2005 to 2007. She further pursued her education at the same institution, achieving an MBA in Organizational Development from 2007 to 2009. Katherine is currently a PhD candidate in Organizational Development, a program she has been engaged in from 2018 to 2023.
Background in Human Resources
Katherine McPherson has extensive experience in human resources within the healthcare sector. Prior to her current role, she worked at Banner Health as Strategic HR Operations for Physicians and APPs from 2021 to 2024. She also held the position of Senior Director of Human Resources & Physician Recruitment at Northern Arizona Healthcare for one year in 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she served as Human Resources and Physician Recruitment Manager at Kaiser Permanente from 2010 to 2013 and as Executive Director of Physician Recruitment and Provider Relations at Tucson Medical Center from 2014 to 2021.
Achievements in Healthcare Recruitment
Throughout her career, Katherine McPherson has been involved in facilitating culture change and inspiring success within healthcare organizations. Her role as an Elite Certified True Colors Facilitator at True Colors International since 2020 highlights her commitment to enhancing organizational culture and performance.