Adtalem Appoints Sara Hill as New Chief Human Resources Officer

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a national leader in post-secondary education and the nation’s largest healthcare educator¹, has appointed Sara Hill as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 9, 2024.

Hill joins Adtalem from Intricon, where she spent the last four years serving as the Chief Human Resources Officer. Intricon is a private equity owned contract development manufacturer of micromedical technologies. During her time at Intricon, she played a key role in developing organizational growth and development strategies that support company culture, brand evolution and business transformation initiatives.

"I am absolutely delighted to welcome Sara Hill to the Adtalem team as our new chief human resources officer," said Steve Beard, president and CEO, Adtalem Global Education. "Sara's extensive experience in shaping and implementing strategic HR initiatives will not only strengthen our business but also enrich our organizational culture. As we embark on our journey of accelerated growth, I am confident that her leadership and collaborative approach will make Adtalem an even more compelling employer of choice in the healthcare education sector—a destination renowned for attracting top talent and celebrated for its exceptional work environment."

With more than 25 years of career experience in human resources, Hill brings with her a mission-driven mindset and an eye for innovative strategies that will support Adtalem’s business objectives and enhance the employee experience. Throughout her career, Hill has worked at notable global companies including Intricon, Ceridian, U.S. Bancorp, Fidelity Investments, The HayGroup (Korn Ferry), and the Minnesota Orchestral Association. Her vast experience includes many roles related to organizational change and design, compensation structure implementation and general HR duties and initiatives. Hill earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications at the University of Pennsylvania and her Master of Business Administration with Human Resources and Marketing concentrations at Vanderbilt University.

“Adtalem has played an integral role in helping solve the healthcare workforce shortage through the high-quality education delivered across all five institutions,” said Sara Hill. “This is largely because of the people at Adtalem who share its mission, vision and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. I am excited to join the organization and continue to build upon the strong foundation, elevating Adtalem as an employer of choice and enhancing the communities in which we work and serve.”

At Adtalem, Hill will be responsible for leading the human resources function and ensuring that the colleague relations agenda supports the company’s business objectives and people. Her role will serve as a strategic business partner to Adtalem’s president and CEO, Steve Beard, the broader leadership team, and the board of the directors, as the company continues to evolve its strategy to support accelerated growth and sustainability. She’ll be responsible for maintaining and executing human resources related strategies and will play an instrumental role in leading enterprise-wide strategic change.

About Adtalem Global Education

Adtalem Global Education is the leading provider of healthcare education in the U.S., shaping the future of healthcare by preparing a diverse workforce with high-quality academic programs. We innovate education pathways, align with industry needs and empower individuals to reach their full potential. Our commitment to excellence and inclusivity is reflected in our expansive network of institutions, serving over 80,000 students and supported by a strong community of over 300,000 alumni and nearly 10,000 dedicated employees. Visit Adtalem.com for more information and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

¹ As the number one healthcare educator with more than 300,000 alumni, Adtalem provides quality educational programs that aim to prepare our students for gainful employment.