The Central Workforce Development Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Katrina Lambrecht, COO of MU Health Care to the board.
Lambrecht joined the MU Healthcare staff from Dignity Health’s St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix where she served as COO.
While at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Lambrecht helped launch an OR optimization project to improve safety and adherence to best practices and also oversaw the opening of a surgical specialties clinic and an outpatient heart and vascular clinic. She helped develop a strategic plan to expand the system’s cardiovascular service line and add heart transplantation services. Lambrecht’s leadership has been critical in beginning the construction of a 16-bed inpatient unit to expand inpatient capacity in support of the cardiovascular service line.
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“The vitality of a community depends on the well-being of its residents, their ability to access strong job opportunities and find ways to develop their skills are a significant part of that,” said Lambrecht. “I am excited to join the Central Workforce Development Board to be able to have a positive influence in making our communities stronger.”
Prior to her role with Dignity Health, Lambrecht served for 10 years at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in a variety of leadership roles including vice president positions in health system operations, institutional strategic initiatives, and as chief of staff.
Lambrecht earned her MBA, Juris Doctorate, and Bachelor of Science in sociology from the University of Wisconsin. Prior to her healthcare experience, Katrina was a practicing attorney specializing in business and family immigration law.
The Central Workforce Development Board is composed of community leaders from local businesses, educational institutions, labor groups, community-based organizations, and governmental entities. The CWDB directs the implementation of publicly funded workforce development activities throughout the Central Workforce Development Region.
The Central Workforce Development Region encompasses 19 mid-Missouri counties including Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Howard, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski, and Washington. It also offers four full-service Missouri Job Center locations in Columbia, Jefferson City, Rolla, and Lebanon, along with satellite operations available in Fulton, Fort Leonard Wood, Osage Beach, and Potosi.
Click here to view a list of our Central Region job centers.