Clara Blitch
Chief Human Resources Officer Williamson Health
Clara Blitch, MBA, MSML, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Williamson Health, where she leads people strategy for the Franklin, Tennessee–based health system. With more than two decades of HR leadership experience, Clara is recognized as a compassionate strategist and influential pathfinder who blends operational excellence with human-centered leadership. At Williamson Health, she has spearheaded the modernization of HR functions, transforming legacy systems and processes into data-driven cloud-based platforms that empower leaders to make informed workforce decisions. Clara is passionate about balancing organizational risk mitigation with advocacy for employees, ensuring that mission-driven caregivers feel supported and valued. She frequently shares her expertise on national platforms, including the ASHHRA Podcast, where she highlights the importance of empathy, trust, and cultural transformation in healthcare HR. Clara’s vision continues to shape Williamson Health’s commitment to respect, integrity, and compassion while fostering a thriving workplace culture.
Seminars
Designed by CHROs for CHROs, this intimate networking session will enable you to engage in an informal panel discussion with four of your peers – who will all be sharing how they are evolving their people strategy to be fit for the new healthcare operating reality.
*By Invite Only – Sit Down Lunch Included
- What needs to change about how we approach and prioritize the areas of our HR strategy which need updating the most, and maintain engagement in our teams during seasons of rapid change and challenge?
- Building the frameworks which will enable us to challenge the status quo and drive accountability across all departments to rebuild momentum within complex healthcare organizations
- Uncover how Williamson Health identified and optimized some of its most traditional HR processes to transform crucial outcomes such as cutting time to fill and reducing contract labor by 60% in two years
Join a live Q&A exploring how Main Line Health and Williamson Health are evolving and elevating the impact HR has for their team members and stakeholders. This is your opportunity to ask questions, unpack key lessons, and gain practical insights into the case studies you’ve just heard.
