Steve Christiansen
About Steve Christiansen
Steve Christiansen serves as the Director of Clinical & Patient Communications at Intermountain Health, where he has held various communication roles since 2009. He has expertise in digital strategy, crisis management, and event planning, and has contributed significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Steve Christiansen currently serves as the Director of Clinical & Patient Communications at Intermountain Health, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked in various capacities within the organization, including Senior Manager of Corporate Communications from 2017 to 2023, Manager of Communications from 2015 to 2017, and Manager of Internal Communications from 2012 to 2015. His tenure at Intermountain Health began as a Communications Project Manager from 2009 to 2012, and he also served as a Web Content Consultant from 2007 to 2009.
Crisis Management Experience
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Steve Christiansen served as the COVID-19 HICS PIO Section Chief. In this role, he focused on crisis management, overseeing communication strategies and ensuring effective information dissemination during a critical time for public health.
Education and Expertise
Steve Christiansen earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations from Weber State University, where he studied from 2001 to 2004. His expertise includes digital and web strategy, persuasion strategy coaching, and presentation development, enhancing communication effectiveness within organizations.
Event Planning and Multimedia Communication
In addition to his communication roles, Steve Christiansen has been involved in event planning and execution, ensuring the success of corporate events at Intermountain Health. He has experience in video production and creativity, contributing to multimedia communication efforts that enhance engagement and information delivery.