Kinyata C. Gray Mba, Phr

Kinyata C. Gray, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP has a wealth of experience in the field of Human Resources. Kinyata C. is currently the Chief People Officer at CJRW, where they have been since March 2023. Prior to that, they served as the Human Resources Director at Northwest Health System from September 2022 to March 2023. From September 2020 to September 2022, Kinyata was the Human Resources Manager at NEA Baptist.

Kinyata's career in HR began at St. Bernards Healthcare in 2011, where they held various roles including Employee Relations Manager, Human Resources Generalist, Employment Coordinator, and Staffing Coordinator. During their time at St. Bernards Healthcare, they demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and was instrumental in reducing expenses, increasing revenue, and improving the quality of care, resulting in a savings of over $5 million in the first three years. Kinyata C. also played a key role in promoting diversity and inclusion efforts by creating St. Bernards' first affinity group.

Before their tenure at St. Bernards Healthcare, Kinyata gained experience as an Administrative Intern at White County Medical Center in 2011 and as a Marketing Intern at the same organization in 2010.

Overall, Kinyata's extensive work experience showcases their expertise in HR management, employee relations, policy development, and diversity and inclusion efforts.

Kinyata C. Gray, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Health Care Administration at the University of Central Arkansas from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Health Care Management from Harding University, which they completed from 2007 to 2011.

In addition to their educational background, Kinyata C. Gray also holds additional certifications. In September 2015, they obtained the SHRM-CP (Certified Professional) certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Kinyata C. also obtained the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) in January 2015.