Melissa B. Turner named YNHHS chief human resources officer

Melissa B. Turner has been named senior vice president and chief human resources officer, Yale New Haven Health System. She succeeds Kevin A. Myatt, who retired Oct. 1.

Turner was most recently vice president of Human Resources for Yale New Haven Hospital, the Health Services Corp. (HSC) and Northeast Medical Group (NEMG). She was also vice president of Talent Acquisition for the health system.  

Turner joined Greenwich Hospital in 2007 as director of Human Resources, and was subsequently promoted into executive roles with increasing scope and responsibilities. She served as vice president of HR initially for Greenwich Hospital, then for both Greenwich and Bridgeport hospitals. Turner’s responsibilities expanded in 2016 when she was named vice president of Talent Acquisition for YNHHS, before also assuming the senior leadership role with YNHH, HSC and NEMG.  

“We are thrilled to welcome Melissa as our chief human resources officer,” said Marna P. Borgstrom, YNHHS CEO. “Her expertise in human resources and talent acquisition, varied experiences in our health system, and great values make Melissa uniquely suited for this role. She is also a passionate employee advocate, committed to making YNHHS the employer of choice.”

Turner earned her bachelor’s degree in general studies and communications from the University of Kansas, and a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Quinnipiac University.