John Heffron

John Heffron serves as the System Director of Talent Acquisition at PeaceHealth since December 2024, responsible for guiding comprehensive recruitment efforts aligned with the organization's strategic goals. Previously, John held the position of Director of Talent Acquisition at Samaritan Health Services, where the focus was on ensuring respectful communication and a positive work culture. John's earlier roles include HR Delivery Manager at IBM, overseeing caregiver recruitment for Providence St Joseph Health, and Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Providence St. Joseph Health, where John managed nurse recruitment across multiple hospitals. John's extensive experience in talent acquisition began at the American Red Cross, where John held various roles focusing on recruitment improvements and employee experience. Additionally, John has held positions in labor relations at Universal Studios Hollywood and human resources coordination at Torsys Consulting, with foundational experience in retail at Nordstrom. Education includes a BA in Political Science from the University of Washington and an MFA in Theater from the California Institute of the Arts.