John Patton

John Patton currently serves as the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for Providence, a position held since January 2024. Prior to this role, Patton was the VP and Head of U.S. Diversity & Inclusion at TD from May 2019 until January 2024. At Eli Lilly and Company, Patton held multiple positions, including Manager of Global Diversity, where responsibilities included overseeing diversity metrics and improving D&I strategies, as well as serving as Project Manager in Scientific Communications. Additionally, Patton has experience as an Adjunct Instructor at Martin University and previously worked at Eli Lilly as a Discovery Operations and Recruiting Associate. Educational qualifications include a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Indiana University School of Medicine, along with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Health Administration from Indiana University Indianapolis.