Shannon Libbert is a Senior Partner and Healthcare Services Practice Leader at Kingsley Gate Partners; a technology enabled global executive search firm. She brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare consulting to the firm. Her executive search focuses on identifying diverse talent to fill clinical and operational leadership roles in health systems, academic medical centers, medical practices and private equity-backed healthcare services organizations.

Prior to joining Kinsley Gate Partners, Shannon led the healthcare human resources practice at Korn Ferry. Additionally, she has spent many years leading human resources and national partnerships in the award-winning healthcare consulting firm, Studer Group.

She is an expert in developing and sustaining relationships that enable leaders to achieve long term success in cultural and operational outcomes. Her extensive experience in the healthcare sector and her background as a CHRO make her particularly skilled in assisting complex organizations to maintain high levels of engagement during times of continuous change.

Shannon has placed many Chief Executive Officers, Chief Medical Officers and Chief Human Resource/People Officers (among others) in leading providers across the country. Her background in consulting and advising on selection and retention, leadership development, mergers and acquisitions, integration and change management make her a frequently sought out strategic partner. She has also been invited to speak at national conferences based on her industry expertise and engaging presentation style.

Shannon has two bachelor’s degrees and one master’s degree in public administration-all from Florida State University. She also holds a graduate certification in human resource management with specialization in healthcare administration.

She is based in Florida. Shannon serves on the Florida State University Alumni Association’s National Board of Directors. She and her family as also inaugural members of the FSU/Seminole Boosters Bowden Society.

Nicole has an intense desire to make a difference…and it shows. Throughout her work in events, sales & marketing, community work, and business development, Nicole’s career spanning 15 years has produced consistent results.

In 2014, Nicole joined Quint Studer as one of the first employees at Studer Community Institute. She was on the team that piloted the first early learning programs in Pensacola, FL. Nicole also spearheaded the small business training and development program, ultimately helping initiate EntreCon, a nationally known business and leadership conference. Most recently, she organized The Gratitude Symposium, impacting over 61,000 healthcare professionals with 45 expert speakers.

Today Nicole plays a vital role in working with partners and making an impact. She is a certified Management by Strengths trainer and manages all operations, assessments leads the data and research division, and helps organizations turn data into knowledge.

As a former Program and Events Manager for the Chamber of Commerce, she is instrumental in organizing and managing events that have an impact on individuals and organizations. Her extensive experience in sales and marketing with Cox Media has translated into success with organizations she assists. Whether managing partner engagement, managing book sales, designing and maintaining the website, the constant for Nicole is results.

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