Chad Edmonds

About Chad Edmonds

I am a strategic Organizational Development and Talent Management leader with experience partnering with senior leaders to strengthen leadership capability, succession readiness, engagement, and culture across large, complex healthcare systems.I currently serve as an internal consultant supporting a multi-region healthcare territory spanning Lafayette, Fort Wayne, and Muncie, advising leaders on organizational development, talent strategy, leadership development, and equity-informed change. Upon entering my current role, I consulted with approximately 250 leaders and was later entrusted with a defined regional territory based on impact and effectiveness.My background includes designing and launching leadership systems at scale, including creating a regional mentorship program and building manager-level leadership curriculum within a leadership development institute. I have facilitated leadership development experiences across clinical and non-clinical functions and partnered with leaders to drive measurable improvements in engagement, trust, and leader effectiveness.I am known as a trusted advisor who translates enterprise strategy into practical leadership solutions, balances business needs with people-centered approaches, and supports leaders through change, performance, and talent decisions.Areas of focus include organizational development, leadership and talent strategy, succession planning, engagement, change management, and inclusive leadership within healthcare and mission-driven organizations.

Experience

1. Lead Organizational Development and Talent Management Consultant

   Indiana University Health

   Mar 2024 — Present · Muncie, IN, US

   Serve as an internal consultant across a multi-region healthcare territory spanning Lafayette, Fort Wayne, and Muncie. • Advise directors and senior leaders on organizational development, leadership capability, talent strategy, and equity-informed change. • Consulted with approximately 250 leaders upon entering the role; later assigned a defined regional territory based on impact and effectiveness. • Designed and launched a regional mentorship program, strengthening leadership pipelines and internal mobility. • Partner with leaders on succession planning, performance management, leader onboarding, and engagement initiatives. • Provided OD consulting that contributed to increasing regional engagement survey participation from ~40% to over 90% in under two years.

Education

• Spring Arbor University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Writing

  2004 — 2009

• Western Governors University

  Masters of Science - Management and Leadership

  2018 — 2020