Nelu Nedelea

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System VP of Mission and Ministry at Mercy

Ballwin, Missouri, United States

Overview

Nelu Nedelea is the System Vice President of Mission & Ministry at Mercy, overseeing mission integration across 45 hospitals. With over 20 years of experience and a PhD in Global Leadership from Pepperdine University, he is known for his inspirational, compassionate, and mission-driven leadership in complex healthcare systems.

Originally from Romania, Nelu previously lived in Canada before moving to the U. S. He is married with two daughters and enjoys traveling, reading, biking, and spending time with his family. He has a background as a pastor, which informs his current mission-focused executive work.

Unique fact: Before becoming a senior healthcare executive, Nelu served as a pastor for over a decade in both Romania and Canada.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Precise But Practical

Rigorous & Demanding

They are very proud of what they do.  They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

Mission Integration
His executive roles at Mercy and Adventist Health focus on translating mission and spiritual care into strategy, culture, and operational decision-making across large health systems.
Spiritually-Based Leadership
His PhD research and publications focus on the impact of spiritually-based leadership and person-centered listening on organizational culture and employee belonging.
Healthcare Diversity
His doctoral dissertation specifically researched how supervisors' listening behaviors affect the sense of belonging for minority healthcare professionals.

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Nelu has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2022
System VP of Mission and Ministry at Mercy
5-2017 - 10-2022
Director of Mission and Spiritual Care at Adventist Health
3-2016 - 4-2017
Mission Leader Resident at Loma Linda University Health
9-2003 - 8-2014
Earlier Leadership Experience (Selected) at Romania & Canada

Education

9-2020 - 5-2024
PhD in Global Leadership and Change from Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
9-2021 - 10-2021
Certificate from Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

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Exp : 20 Location : Ballwin, Missouri, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : System VP of Mission and Ministry at Mercy
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