Dawn Tappy appointed as Mayo Clinic’s Chief Communications Officer
Dawn Tappy is taking on the esteemed role of Chief Communications Officer at Mayo Clinic, a respected global healthcare provider. With over a decade of experience originating from Humana, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role.
Tappy’s extensive competence will guide her in directing both internal and external communications for the clinic. In her new position, she will build relationships with stakeholders and media, while boosting the clinic’s prestige.
Her previous position as Chief of Staff to Tim Huval, Chief Administrative Officer at Humana, honed her skills in business intelligence, strategic planning, and executive communications. These invaluable abilities will serve her well in her new role.
Expressing enthusiasm about joining Mayo Clinic, Tappy sees her new role as a dream come true. The clinic’s globally-renowned clinical practice, education, and research, along with its commitment to comprehensive patient care, attracted her to the position.
Dawn Tappy’s new role at Mayo Clinic
She eagerly starts her new role, committed to maintaining Mayo Clinic’s high level of patient care and innovation.
Halena Gazelka, Tappy’s predecessor at Mayo Clinic, will now focus more attentively on her clinical practice and patient care. Whilst stepping away from her communications responsibilities, Gazelka is eager to continue collaborating with the communications department and support Tappy in her new role.
After Tappy’s departure from Humana, the company announced that Jim Rechtin will be succeeding Bruce Broussard as president and CEO from July 1, 2024. Broussard will continue to provide strategic advice until 2026.
Mayo Clinic is a top-class, non-profit organization known for its innovative clinical practices, research, and education. It offers professional, compassionate care to over one million patients annually from more than 130 countries. In addition to its main campuses in Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota, the Mayo Clinic also operates several affiliate hospitals and clinics throughout the United States. Mayo Clinic is set to continue its impact in the field of healthcare and medicine, with Dawn Tappy leading its communication endeavors.
