Rosalyn Carpenter
About Rosalyn Carpenter
Rosalyn Carpenter serves as the Chief Diversity Officer at CommonSpirit Health and has extensive experience in diversity and inclusion roles. She has a strong background in community-police relations, public outreach, and cross-functional communications, with previous positions at HCA Corporate Supply Chain, Catholic Health Initiatives, and United Way of Metropolitan Nashville.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Rosalyn Carpenter has served as the Chief Diversity Officer at CommonSpirit Health since 2019. In this role, she focuses on promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization. Her leadership is aimed at fostering an inclusive environment that supports the diverse needs of patients and employees alike. Carpenter's strategic initiatives are designed to enhance community engagement and ensure equitable healthcare access.
Current Role at Catholic Health Initiatives
In addition to her position at CommonSpirit Health, Rosalyn Carpenter is also the Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion at Catholic Health Initiatives, a role she has held since 2014. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing diversity strategies that align with the organization's mission. Carpenter's work emphasizes the importance of diversity in healthcare settings and aims to improve health outcomes for diverse populations.
Previous Experience in Business Diversity
Prior to her current roles, Rosalyn Carpenter worked at HCA Corporate Supply Chain & HealthTrust Purchasing Group as the Director of Business Diversity from 2008 to 2011. She was recognized for her ability to build consensus and obtain buy-in for new initiatives. Carpenter also served as the Director of Supplier Diversity at Catholic Health Initiatives from 2011 to 2014, where she focused on enhancing supplier diversity practices.
Education and Expertise
Rosalyn Carpenter holds a Bachelor of Science in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Tennessee State University. She also achieved an Executive MBA in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from the same institution in 2018. Additionally, she studied at Meharry Medical College, earning a Certificate in Planning in 1988. Carpenter's educational background supports her extensive expertise in community-police relations and public outreach.
Background in Community Engagement
Rosalyn Carpenter has a strong background in community engagement, having served as the Director at United Way of Metropolitan Nashville from 1992 to 1999. She was also a Board Member of the Young Leadership Council from 1989 to 1990. Her experience in these roles has contributed to her proven track record in cross-functional communications and board development.