Holly Lorenz
Contact Holly LorenzWith over 40 years of healthcare leadership and health system operational experience, Holly Lorenz is a recognized healthcare executive with vast knowledge and expertise. Holly is acclaimed for her innovative strategies, as well as her genuine, authentic voice – one that engages audiences at all levels of leadership through relevant personal accounts and actionable roadmaps to success. Her passion for leadership, engagement, resilience and well-being is obvious in her inspiring presentations.
Prior to joining Huron as a contracted speaker, Holly Lorenz was the Chief Nursing Executive for UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) – a $24 Billion integrated delivery and finance system – with responsibility for establishing and leading the strategic vision for over 20,000 nurses.
In this capacity, Dr. Lorenz was responsible for the executive oversight of a nursing practice operating in more than 40 academic, community, specialty and international hospitals. Her leadership impacted 800 outpatient sites, rehabilitation and long-term care facilities with over 90,000 associates, as well as six diploma schools of nursing, two of which she opened during her last two years of tenure. Additionally, Dr. Lorenz successfully implemented an internal nursing agency within the UPMC Health System. During her time as a Chief Nursing Executive, she simultaneously served as the Associate Dean for Clinical Relations at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Nursing (Office of the Dean).
Holly was named by Becker’s Hospital Reviews as one of the top 60 “CNOs of Hospitals and Health Systems to Know” in 2017, 2020 and 2022 and is a Wharton Fellow for Nurse Executives. Additional honors include being named to the 2015 University of Pittsburgh Nursing Honorary Alumni and receiving the Cameos of Caring Life Time Achievement Award for Western Pennsylvania.
Recently retired from her role as Chief Nursing Executive, Holly is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she serves on many influential boards including Family House, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and Capella University.
Areas of Expertise
- Organizational Transformation
Industries
- Healthcare
Professional Associations
- American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)
- Pennsylvania Organization for Nursing Leadership (PONL)
Education & Certifications
- Nurse Executive, Advanced Certification Examination (NEA-BC), American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, Capella University
- Nursing Honorary Alumni, University of Pittsburgh
- Wharton Fellow, Management for Nurse Executives, University of Pennsylvania
- Toyota Production System (Lean Management) Certification
- Master of Science in Nursing Administration, University of Cincinnati
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing, University of Cincinnati
Speaking Topics List
- Alignment and Accountability
- Communication
- Employee Attraction and Engagement
- Executive Leadership
- Leadership
- Organizational Culture
- Resilience and Well-Being
- Patient and Consumer Experience
- Quality and Safety
- Strategy and Innovation
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Top Presentations
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Leadership Essentials: Top 10 Game Changing Lessons I’ve Learned About Leadership
Audience: All Leaders, All Healthcare Roles Focus: Leadership, Communication, Engagement, Inspiration and Purpose Length: Keynote, Half-day, Full dayIn this session, former Chief Nursing Executive Holly Lorenz shares some of her top lessons in leadership. This presentation is sure to enrich to your leadership toolkit, as well as reignite the passion and connection to the work and impact you can have every day. Be inspired by the passion, creativity, humor and success tips that are shared.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss attributes of effective leadership and how they show up in “people we most enjoy working with.”
- Develop agile leadership skills and behaviors to inspire change and drive high performance during turbulent times.
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The Power of Being Present for Your Patients
Audience: All Leaders, All Healthcare Roles Focus: Leadership, Communication, Patient Experience, Resilience and Well-Being Length: Keynote, Half-day, Full dayAre you a resilient leader? Do you believe that you have the ability to focus on your well-being and that taking care of yourself is essential to your team and your patients? This session is designed to facilitate awareness of the impact of resilience and well-being on burnout, staff absenteeism and the patient experience. Learn tactics on building resilience through challenges and change.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the value of self-care and the impact it has on you, your team and your patients.
- Implement exercises and techniques you can incorporate into your daily life and work environment.
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Staffing Shortages and Retention in Challenging Environments
Audience: All Leaders, All Healthcare Roles Focus: Leadership, Communication, Employee Attraction and Engagement, Strategy and Innovation Length: Keynote, Half-day, Full dayAs the “great resignation” and current challenges continue to change the way we work, it is increasingly important to hire, engage and retain employees. As hiring practices continue to evolve, different care models are necessary to continue to deliver the highest possible care. During this session, attendees will learn how to cultivate an employee-centric culture by connecting to purpose, providing support, building autonomy, communicating appreciation, and developing a psychologically safe environment while implementing different care delivery processes. Learn how organizations across the country are taking small steps to decrease workloads for staff and continue to deliver on our purpose of high quality, patient-centric care.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will be able to articulate 1-2 immediate ways to innovate their current patient care model.
- Attendees will be able to immediately implement 1-2 leading practices for creating a more engaged workforce.
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