Cyndy Donato
Chief People & Culture Officer Kootenai Health
Cyndy Donato is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Kootenai Health, where she leads workforce strategy and organizational development for the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho–based health system. With more than 25 years of experience in human resources and healthcare leadership, she is dedicated to building a culture that empowers employees to thrive while delivering exceptional patient care. At Kootenai Health, Cyndy oversees talent acquisition, employee engagement, leadership development, and workforce planning, ensuring that the organization attracts and retains top talent in a competitive healthcare environment. She is passionate about fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation, aligning HR practices with Kootenai’s mission to improve the health of the communities it serves. Known for her strategic vision and people-first leadership, Cyndy continues to champion initiatives that strengthen employee well-being, professional growth, and organizational resilience, making Kootenai Health a recognized employer of choice in the region.
Seminars
- How can we leverage our HR transformation work as a foundation for genuine cultural change within complex healthcare organizations?
- The new approaches to redefining your values and supporting frontline leaders which will have the biggest impact on the engagement of your first line team members
- Find out how Kootenai Health transformed its engagement scores by over 125% at a time when the national benchmark has declined
Join a live Q&A exploring how Cooper University Health System and Kootenai Health are boosting their employee engagement scores for both bedside and corporate employees. This is your opportunity to ask questions, unpack key lessons, and gain practical insights into the case studies you’ve just heard.
