Kaley Petersen

About Kaley Petersen

I am a visionary leader with expertise in cross-sector partnerships, strategic investments, and systems-level action. I am committed to inspiring and empowering through authentic and aligned behaviors and actions and possess high emotional intelligence. Rooted in mission driven work. Highly motivated and creative. A proven record of creating a vision, earning trust and buy in, and cascading vision and operations. I have a passion for improving the health of community and take a wellness, prevention, and upstream solution approach. Authentic and meaningful relationships are instrumental. I know that many parties working together for a common goal can change the world for the better. Core competencies I possess include-Communication and influence -Strategic partnerships, stakeholder cultivation and engagement-Human centered leadership -Investment strategy and resource alignment for action-Systems change-Strategic thinking with adaptability and agility -Complex problem solving and critical thinking -Resiliency I attended Grand Valley State University for both my undergraduate and graduate degree, graduating with honors. A testament to my work ethic and drive, I earned my Masters degree by the age of 22. My background in healthcare, non-profit organizations, public relations, and communications diversifies my portfolio and suits me well for leadership and cross-sector collaboration. Throughout my life civic engagement, community, and philanthropy have been common threads in how I choose to spend my energy. I want to change my corner of the world for the better. I love my kids, family, and friends. I enjoy yoga, exercise, nature, music, a good cup of coffee and glass of red wine.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Healthier Communities

   Corewell Health

   Feb 2025 — Present

   Responsible for enhancing regional community health, outreach, and engagement strategies across the west market to advance the health system\'s community-oriented strategic direction. Leads community health programs, initiatives, grants, contracts, and workplans. Collaborates with senior leaders to manage community benefit compliance and evaluate program outcomes. Cultivates strategic partnerships among a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Leads a multi-disciplinary, cross-collaborative team. Leads the development, execution, and evaluation of community programming, providing strategic oversight of all operations and strategies. Facilitating cross-sector collaboration, board engagement, and managing multiple funding sources. Leads the community health needs assessments in Corewell Health West. Supporting population health, equitable care, and provides guidance on strategic planning and business development related to community and hospital integrated initiatives. Facilitates and supports philanthropic and grant efforts that strategically align. Overseeing grant making and sustainable funding pathways. Leading and developing staff, ensuring appropriate distribution of community benefit funds and cultivating talent. Creating and nurturing alliances and partnerships with community organizations and local governments to foster optimal community health outcomes. This role requires visionary leadership, strategic and systems thinking, and the ability to navigate complexity. It demands high emotional intelligence, innovative thinking, collaboration, effective communication, relationship building, and financial acumen to advance community health initiatives and promote community well-being.

Education

• Grand Valley State University

  Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Health/Medical Psychology

  2005 — 2007

• Grand Valley State University

  Master's degree, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Hospitals
• Communication Skills
• Event Planning
• People Skills
• Healthcare Management
• People-Oriented
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Healthcare
• Neurology
• Nonprofits
• Project Management
• Community Outreach
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Health Education
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Fundraising
• Community Service
• Program Development
• Management
• Strategic Planning