Cristina A. Garcia-Thomas

Former Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer — Advocate Health

Garcia-Thomas brings to our board of directors significant leadership experience, particularly in the areas of customer and community relations, and human capital management. A former executive of Advocate Health, the largest employer in the Milwaukee region, she successfully addressed complex business issues in a highly regulated environment. As chief external affairs officer from 2018 to December 2022, Garcia-Thomas was responsible for shaping the overall experience for patients, employees and community partners. She held oversight responsibility for diversity, equity and inclusion; community relations; community health; community programs; and the charitable foundation, through which she utilized and expanded her deep understanding of public policy, social priorities and challenges; and corporate governance. Through her executive and civic leadership, Garcia-Thomas has established a strong network in our company’s Wisconsin and Illinois service areas, giving her keen insights into the needs of our customers. She contributes her experience in these areas to her service on the Corporate Governance Committee, and to the board’s oversight responsibilities and strategic discussions on sustainable value creation, customer care and human capital management.