Jackson Healthcare is built on a simple idea — that talented professionals with a shared purpose can improve the lives of patients, families and communities.
Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, the company has risen to a place of prominence among the largest healthcare staffing and technology companies in the U.S. Through healthcare staffing, search and technology, it impacts more than seven million patients in over 1,300 healthcare facilities each year.
Matthew S. Harrison, PhD currently works at Jackson Healthcare as Vice President, Human Resources & Compensation. In this role he is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all human resources and administrative service functions for various Jackson Healthcare companies, and leads delivery in the areas of: HR metrics & reporting, job & compensation analysis, performance management, organizational development, change management, employee relations, talent management/acquisition and diversity & inclusion.
Previously, Dr. Harrison served in leadership roles at Manheim, McKesson, The Weather Channel, and Comcast focusing on talent management/acquisition, learning & development, organizational effectiveness, diversity & inclusion, and HR business partner work.
Dr. Harrison also currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology at The University of Georgia. He is a published diversity researcher, and is renowned for his research on the topic of colorism. His master’s thesis received wide publicity–being featured on websites such as CNN, CNBC, ABC News, was reported in various newspapers and media outlets across the US (and United Kingdom), and received an initial inquiry from an executive producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Focusing in the area of workplace diversity, Dr. Harrison has authored a chapter for a general psychology textbook, as well as a number of other books. Additionally, he has authored several academic journal articles. He currently serves as a member of the American Psychological Association, Society for I/O Psychologists, Academy of Management, and sits on a few local boards in the Atlanta area.
Most recently, Dr. Harrison was recognized as one of Emory University’s Distinguished 40 Under 40 Alumni and was listed as an “Influencer” by The Atlanta Tribune magazine. He has also received Diversity Leadership Awards from the National Diversity Council and the Technology Association of Georgia, and was named a “Man of Influence” by the National Urban League.
Dr. Harrison is a graduate of Emory University (BA) and The University of Georgia (MS & PhD).
Savanna Rakestraw, Account Director at Locum Tenens is an experienced Business Development Executive in the healthcare industry with a broad experience in all aspects of sales and staffing. Specializing in the alleviation of understaffed hospitals and medical facilities with a primary focus on Psychiatry and Mental Health.
Nicole Ruffin, Director of Human Resources at Jackson & Coker, is a strategic, self -motivated, results oriented HR Business Partner with record of achievement and 17 + years of demonstrated generalist experience in high performing, customer focused and value driven cultures.
A strategic business partner that provides leadership and tactical support in talent development, staffing, retention, employee relations, employment laws, change management, and training implementation.
Highly skilled in managing internal customer expectations, recruiting, relationship building, and training delivery. Key competencies include excellent communication skills, the ability to establish clear lines of communication at all levels, and demonstrated expertise in aligning HR best practices and Training Development strategies with organizational objectives and initiatives.
Andrea Paradiso, CVO Specialist at Locum Tenens, is an exceptionally organized and detail-oriented leader with extensive customer service skills in multiple industries.
Laura Hitch, Team Coordinator at Locum Tenens.
Angie Humphries, Customer Care Manager at Locum Tenens.
Amy Otto, Director of Business Development at Virtual Medical Staff, is an experienced Healthcare consultant with diversified leadership skills and cross industry knowledge. Ethically driven, self-motivated leader with a strong personal and professional network. Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to connect with diverse audiences and decision makers.
Demonstrated consultative sales approach with extensive experience with conceptual selling. Extremely resourceful, strategic thinker who loves problem solving. Excellent organizational, analytical and business planning skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to drive business objectives. Takes pride in making complex concepts easy to understand. Genuinely driven by the desire to help others.
Follow Jackson Healthcare on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.