Ryan Wooley
Director of Chaplaincy & Volunteer Services
- Role
- Director of Chaplaincy at Lovelace Health System
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ryan Wooley
I believe that caring for the human spirit—however it seeks to be cared for—is at the heart of excellent healthcare. As Director of Chaplaincy, Spiritual Care, and Volunteer Services for a multi-hospital system, I bring over a decade of experience supporting patients, families, and staff through life’s most vulnerable moments. My work integrates palliative and end-of-life care, leadership development, and community engagement. I have overseen chaplaincy teams across multiple hospitals, guided staff through critical incidents, and built systems that ensure compassionate, inclusive spiritual care in diverse healthcare settings. Alongside my clinical and leadership experience, I bring a background in public speaking, higher education, and live event production—skills that help me communicate clearly, build trust, and mentor future leaders. I’m passionate about developing people and systems that foster resilience, compassion, and meaning. My approach blends interpersonal communication with psycho-spiritual and anthropological research to elevate both individual growth and organizational culture. Always eager to collaborate, I welcome connections with healthcare professionals, chaplains, and leaders who believe holistic care transforms communities.
Experience
Director of Chaplaincy
Aug 2024 — Present · Albuquerque, NM, US
Lead system-wide chaplaincy and volunteer services for a multi-hospital health system. Oversee strategic direction, staff supervision, and development of spiritual care programs that align with patient-centered and organizational goals.Direct and mentor chaplains and volunteers across multiple hospitals, strengthening care for patients, families, and staff.Partner with C-suite leadership on strategic communications and system initiatives.Introduced new digital volunteer management system, improving tracking, compliance, and engagement.
Education
The University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Interpersonal Communication
2007 — 2012
Denver Seminary
Master of Divinity - MDiv, Chaplaincy
2015 — 2019
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