Dr. Toni Flowers

Dr. Toni Flowers has extensive experience in diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility in the healthcare field. Dr. Toni is currently serving as the Chief Diversity & Social Responsibility Officer at LCMC Health since April 2021. Prior to this, they worked as the President & CEO of Maritime Executive Consulting starting from August 2019. From September 2016 to September 2019, they held the position of Vice President & Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Roper St. Francis Health Care, where they were responsible for developing and implementing the diversity & inclusion plan and addressing health care disparities.

Before that, Dr. Flowers held leadership roles at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, serving as the Associate Vice President of Experience, Diversity & Inclusion from November 2011 to June 2014 and as the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Chief Experience Officer from June 2007 to November 2011. Dr. Toni also served as a Board Member and Chair of the Multicultural Health Committee & Children's Issues at Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency from September 2006 to September 2011.

Dr. Flowers has a strong academic background and was a Community Liaison at Wayne State University School of Medicine from 2001 to 2010. Dr. Toni also served as the Director of Health Disparities & Cultural Competency at MPRO Michigan's Quality Improvement Organization from 2000 to 2007.

Dr. Toni Flowers has a diverse education history. Dr. Toni obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Education from Christian University of Southern Indiana in 2020. Prior to this, they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the same university in 2018. In addition, they also received a Doctorate of Humane Letters in Humanities/Humanistic Studies from Christian University of Southern Indiana in 2018. Dr. Flowers holds a Certificate in Diversity: Health Care Management from Georgetown University, which they acquired between 2014 and 2015. Dr. Toni also possesses a Certificate in Diversity & Labor Relations from Cornell University, completed in 2009. Dr. Toni'seducation journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts with a focus on Anthropology from Wayne State University, which they completed between 1996 and 1998.