Debi Welch

Debi Welch joined Covenant Health in September 2015. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President with oversight and responsibility for all Human Resources functions within the system. Accomplishments include centralized new employee orientation, nurse residency program, enhanced tuition reimbursement plan, student loan repayment and the launch of a leadership excellence program.

Welch previously served as director, HR Business Partner, for The Knoxville News Sentinel and the Anderson Independent Mail. She was responsible for all human resources activities including employment, compensation and benefits, employee relations, labor negotiations, employee development and organizational development for the local newspaper and corporate remote staff.

During the course of her career, Welch has designed and implemented training and new employee orientation for a multi-location, $100 million+ company. She has developed HR policies and procedures, served as a quality supervisor, managed recruitment services, overseen safety practices and has served as a consultant and motivational speaker for several area companies.

Welch has a degree in human resource development from the University of Tennessee and received the College of Human Ecology Top Graduate Award. She is a senior certified professional in human resources (SPHR-SCP) and in the Society for Human Resources Management. She is a certified facilitator for a variety of training and personal growth programs.