Jovita Thomas-Williams, MBA, MILR, SPHR, GPHR
About
Jovita Thomas-Williams, MBA, MILR, SPHR, GPHR assumed the role of chief human resources officer for Michigan Medicine on March 4, 2024.
Thomas-Williams has served as the senior vice president of human resources at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Massachusetts General Physicians Organization (MGPO). MGH is a founding member of Mass General Brigham, an integrated non-profit academic health system. Prior to that, she was the vice president of HR at Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut.
Thomas-Williams is a Detroit native and has held HR leadership roles in North America (U.S. and Canada), Europe, Asia and Latin America. She brings decades of experience from diverse industries, including health care, higher education, consumer products, manufacturing, and hospitality and entertainment.
Get to Know
Why Michigan Medicine? Which attributes of this organization persuaded you to join us?
Michigan Medicine’s recognition as a premier academic medical center is world renowned. On a more personal note, a close family member received medical care here while undergoing a serious medical challenge and terminal illness. While we were prepared to move him to another premier medical center on the east coast, he refused to change hospitals and his care team because he viewed the compassionate and attentive care he received at Michigan Medicine as truly world-class. I consider it an honor to become a member of the Michigan Medicine family.
What is your proudest moment in your career?
My proudest moments have always been the success and achievements by “everyday heroes in the execution of their duties."
What is your favorite way to unwind at the end of a busy day or relax on the weekend?
I am an avid NCAA sports fan – particularly during the March Madness tournaments – and have been known to “talk a little trash” (but only when provoked!).
