Christine Cress (She/Her)
About Christine Cress (She/Her)
Christine Cress serves as the Director of Nurse Workforce and Leadership Development at Sutter Health, where she has worked since 2016. With extensive experience in training and development, she oversees clinical placement management and directs various clinical and leadership programs.
Current Role at Sutter Health
Christine Cress serves as the Director of Nurse Workforce and Leadership Development at Sutter Health. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing the academic contract process and managing clinical placements for over 5,000 placements annually. She leads a system-wide group of clinical education managers and specialists, directing a portfolio of clinical and leadership programs, including the New Grad Residency and Transition in Practice Programs, which cater to departments such as the Emergency Department and Critical Care.
Previous Experience at Sutter Health
Christine Cress has held multiple positions at Sutter Health prior to her current role. She worked as a Training and Development Manager from 2002 to 2006, then transitioned to the role of Managing Consultant from 2006 to 2010. Following this, she served as the Director of Learning and Organization Effectiveness from 2010 to 2016. Her extensive experience at Sutter Health spans over 14 years, contributing to various aspects of workforce development and organizational effectiveness.
Education and Certifications
Christine Cress has a strong educational background. She earned a Master of Arts in Organizational Communication from California State University-Sacramento. Additionally, she studied at Pepperdine University, where she focused on Psychology and Neuroscience and obtained an Executive Certificate in Applied Neuroleadership. She also completed the Interpersonal Dynamics Facilitator Training Program at Stanford University and holds a Certified Professional Coach designation from the Coaches Training Institute. Furthermore, she achieved a Certificate in Organization Development from the National Training Laboratory.
Role at Stanford University
In addition to her work at Sutter Health, Christine Cress has been involved with Stanford University Graduate School of Business since 2002. She serves as an Interpersonal Dynamics Facilitator and Reading Coach, contributing her expertise in interpersonal communication and leadership development. This role complements her focus on workforce development and leadership within healthcare.