Kathy Sterner
About Kathy Sterner
Kathy Sterner is a Senior Talent Strategist with extensive experience in talent acquisition and strategy, particularly in the healthcare sector. She has worked for over two decades in various roles, including Senior Recruiter at Dignity Health and currently at CommonSpirit Health, where she focuses on enhancing healthcare delivery through strategic talent management.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Kathy Sterner currently serves as a Senior Talent Strategist at CommonSpirit Health, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on talent acquisition and strategy, contributing to the organization's mission of improving healthcare delivery. Her work involves advocating for healthcare access and community health improvement through effective talent management. Kathy's experience in integrating Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health into CommonSpirit Health has further enhanced her expertise in the healthcare sector.
Experience at Dignity Health
Kathy Sterner worked at Dignity Health as a Senior Recruiter for 20 years, from 2001 to 2021, in Redding, California. In this role, she specialized in recruiting for clinical and hospital positions, aligning her efforts with the organization's healthcare mission. In 2023, she returned to Dignity Health as a Senior Recruiter in Sacramento, California, where she continues to leverage her extensive experience in talent acquisition within the healthcare sector.
Professional Background
Kathy Sterner has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across different geographical locations, including California, New Jersey, and Colorado. Her career began at HNC Software as an Executive Administrator for a brief period in 2001. She later held a position as Sr. H.R. & Office Services Coordinator at Ricoh Americas Corporation from 1995 to 1999. With over two decades of experience in talent strategy and recruitment, Kathy has significantly contributed to workforce development in the healthcare sector.
Education and Expertise
Kathy Sterner earned her Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management from The University of Arizona Global Campus, completing her studies from 2021 to 2022. She also attended Washington State University for two years, where she studied undeclared. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in recruiting, particularly for clinical and hospital roles, enhancing her capability to align talent acquisition strategies with organizational goals.