CHKD Appoints Robin Solovey Fisher as Strategic Head of People & Culture

Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters Health System (CHKD) has appointed Robin Solovey Fisher as Strategic Head of People & Culture. As Virginia’s only comprehensive freestanding pediatric hospital, CHKD operates a network of pediatric services across more than 40 locations throughout Virginia and North Carolina and is recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality, family-centered care.

In this role, Robin will report to the Chief People Officer and serve as a senior Human Resources leader responsible for designing, leading, and executing enterprise-wide People & Culture strategies that support CHKD’s mission, values, and long-term objectives. She will oversee key areas of the employee experience, including talent acquisition, retention, engagement, learning and development, performance management, workforce events, and internal communications. Working closely with clinical, operational, and executive leaders, Robin will help ensure CHKD continues to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing, values-driven workforce.

Robin brings more than 20 years of Human Resources leadership experience across healthcare, higher education, and mission-driven organizations. Her background includes executive HR leadership roles with WorldStrides, VCU Health, the University of Virginia, and Biocore, where she has partnered with leaders to advance organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, and culture. She holds a Master of Science from the University of Tennessee and maintains both PHR and SHRM-CP certifications.

CHKD remains dedicated to its mission of providing health, healing, and hope for all children while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, teamwork, and service that supports its patients, families, and workforce.

This search was led by Partners Susan O’Hare, Brad Veal, and Senior Associate Ashley Stephens of Buffkin / Baker.

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