Press Release
Neighborhood Health Plan Vice President Speaks on Diversity at Massachusetts National Guard Convention
Joanne Derr, Vice President of Human Resources speaks to senior leaders on best practices in diversity
Boston, MA - March 17, 2011 - Joanne Derr, Vice President of Human Resources for Neighborhood Health Plan (NHP), addressed the Massachusetts National Guard during its Diversity Training Conference on March 16, 2011 at the Westin Copley Place in Boston.
NHP is a managed-care organization that works to ensure affordable comprehensive care for diverse communities, government and local businesses across Massachusetts. Honored in 2010 with the Boston Business Journal "Leaders in Diversity Award" and the Color-Magazine "All-Inclusive Leadership Award," NHP has demonstrated its commitment and achievement as a leader in diversity.
"Workplace diversity is an integral counterpart of any successful organization," said Derr. "I am honored to share NHP's experience in developing a more diverse workplace with the Massachusetts National Guard."
Ms. Derr's career in human resources spans more than 20 years. Prior to joining NHP in 2008, she was the Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and also had served as Director of Leadership Strategy at Nortel Networks.
"NHP is strongly committed to workplace diversity," said Deborah Enos, president and CEO. "We have become more creative and responsive to the needs of our membership because of the plurality of backgrounds and experience of our employees."
The annual National Guard Diversity Training Conference brings together National Guard diversity practitioners, senior leaders, and command teams to strengthen their working knowledge and technical skills. Derr was invited on behalf of NHP to speak on the impact of diversity within the organization, providing valuable insight to create a complete program for the National Guard.
About Joanne Derr
Joanne Derr is the Vice President of Human Resources for Neighborhood Health Plan. She is responsible for providing strategic leadership in the areas of compensation, benefits, employment, workplace learning, work-life programs, employee relations, organizational development, employee appreciation, and diversity and equal opportunity at NHP.
About NHP
Neighborhood Health Plan (NHP) is a licensed, not-for-profit Managed Care Organization (MCO) founded in 1986 by the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers and the Greater Boston Forum for Health Action. Working in partnership with community health centers and other community-responsive providers, NHP offers our members access to care from over 2,800 primary care physicians and over 10,400 specialists in over 300 primary care locations throughout Massachusetts.
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