Stand Against Racism, Stand for Health Equity
Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Leadership
Dr. Olivia Thomas
Chief Diversity and Health Equity Officer at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Dr. Valencia Walker
Associate Chief Diversity and Health Equity Officer
Dr. Ray Bignall
Assistant Chief Diversity and Health Equity Officer
Lorina Wise
Chief Human Resources Officer
Lourdes Negron-McDaniel
Inclusion and Culture Director
Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The foundation of an organization is its people. At Nationwide Children's Hospital, we believe Everything Matters®, so we have aligned our strategy with the Best People and Best Programs to achieve the best outcomes. We also know diversity, combined with our authentic progress to build an inclusive culture, enables our employees to bring their unique differences and talents to work every day.
When your child needs a hospital, Everything Matters®.
The strength of our hospital comes from what we each bring to the table to improve patient, families, and each other’s lives.
A diverse and inclusive team where every person is vital to improving children’s lives everywhere.
AAP Policy
Nationwide Children’s Hospital supports and endorses the American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement on racism’s impact on child and adolescent health, “The Impact of Racism on Child and Adolescent Health.”
Diversity and Inclusion Awards and Recognition
Learn more about the accreditations, awards and honors given to Nationwide Children’s.
Employee Resource Groups
Our vision is an inclusive and diverse culture that fosters mutual respect, where our staff and physicians are valued and provided opportunities to achieve their full potential. We recognize an inclusive and diverse culture is grounded in a firm commitment to attract and retain talent, reflective of the communities we serve. One way of accomplishing this goal is with our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Seven Aligned Employee Resource Groups
- All Equal - LGBTQ
- APAN- Asian Pacific American
- Connect With Us - African American
- HOLA-Hispanic/Latino
- LEAD - Professionals
- Military/Veterans
- CapABLE - Disability
Employee Resource Groups are teams of employees with common backgrounds, goals and interests, formed to act as a cultural resource for both group members and the entire organization. ERGs are typically associated with a culture or perspective that has traditionally faced challenges in the workplace. Some of the groups formed to support each other are working parents, veterans, ethnic and geographical backgrounds, and young career professionals.
Our resource groups promote professional development, peer networking and provide opportunities for participants to engage in the work of diversity and inclusion. The purpose is to positively impact the organization’s culture in a manner that benefits participants and the organization.
March Forth to Employment Virtual Conference
Our March Forth to Employment Virtual Conference features virtual programming for students ages 16 and above with disabilities and their families, as well as local employers and managers interested in learning more about how to support individuals with disabilities in employment.