Phoenix Children's Welcomes Wanda Shoer as Chief People Officer to Enhance Employee Experience

Phoenix Children's Announces Appointment of Wanda Shoer

Phoenix Children's has recently appointed Wanda Shoer, MBA, as the new Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, effective November 2, 2026. This strategic addition aims to elevate the health system's people-centric approach, focusing on talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development across its diverse workforce.

A Wealth of Experience

Wanda Shoer brings over 25 years of extensive experience in organizational transformation and operational excellence within the healthcare sector. Before joining Phoenix Children's, she served as Chief Learning Officer at Sanofi, a global biopharmaceutical leader employing around 80,000 individuals worldwide. In her previous role, Shoer was instrumental in shaping learning strategies and fostering leadership development, aligning workforce capabilities with business objectives.

In her new capacity at Phoenix Children's, Shoer will direct initiatives that bolster workforce growth and enhance employee engagement throughout the institution. Key initiatives will focus on creating clear career pathways, strengthening leadership capabilities, and broadening opportunities for employee learning and advancement.

A People-First Strategy

Catherine Codispoti, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, emphasized Shoer’s capability to lead transformation in large organizations.