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James E. Taylor

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Chief Diversity, Inclusion, and Talent Management Officer at UPMC
📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Dr. James E. Taylor serves as the Chief Diversity, Inclusion, and Talent Management Officer at UPMC. He is an executive strategist with a Ph. D. in Organizational Psychology and extensive experience leading diversity initiatives at major healthcare systems like Kaiser Permanente and Carolinas HealthCare System.

Outside of his executive role, James is deeply committed to philanthropy and community service. He actively holds multiple board appointments with organizations such as the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE), the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, and the Gardner-Webb University Board of Trustees.

He has been recognized by the National Diversity Council as one of the "Top 100 Chief Diversity Officers" in the nation.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Chief Diversity, Inclusion, and Talent Management Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Workforce Diversity
Leads efforts at UPMC to ensure the organization reflects the rich diversity of its community in both employment and services.
Inclusive Leadership
Focuses on building organizational cultures with clear expectations and support systems that foster equity, respect, and a sense of belonging for all employees.
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Career

Work history

3-2016
Chief Diversity, Inclusion, and Talent Management Officer
UPMC
12-2015
Chief Learning & Diversity Officer
Carolinas HealthCare System
Senior Director, Diversity Strategy Execution and Workplace Inclusion
Kaiser Permanente
Educational Consultant
The Buddy System
Senior Communications Consultant
Eastman Kodak
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Bold Leader Spotlight: James E. Taylor, Ph.D., Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Talent Management Officer, UPMC. Featured in DiversityMBA Magazine
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James E. Taylor, Ph.D. – UPMC Expert Profile. Featured in UPMC
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Education
2000 - 2004
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Alliant International University-San Francisco Bay
1996 - 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Ithaca College
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