Tanya Stewart Blackmon
Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Novant Health
By John Burton
Photo courtesy of Novant Health
For more than 25 years at Novant Health, Tanya Stewart Blackmon has served as president of two medical centers and managed hundreds of professionals, developing an excellent understanding of patient and team member needs. Blackmon is a premier developer of people.
Currently, the Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Novant Health, Blackmon’s passion to cultivate and lead an inclusive and welcoming environment for all stakeholders, including patients, team members, and the larger community has successfully reinforced Novant Health’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Obtaining degrees from North Carolina A&T State University, University of South Carolina and Queens University, Blackmon sees herself as a systems thinker. She leverages her early career in social work to steer culture change while bringing unique expertise that recognizes both the business and people sides of healthcare.
Prior to her current role, Tanya served as President & Chief Operating Officer of both Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center and Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital, where she enhanced market share and financial performance.
In the community, Blackmon is equally as committed. She has also been a board member of the Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Services Agency Board of Commissioners and the Crisis Assistance Ministry Board of Directors.
Throughout Blackmon’s career, she has been awarded several honors including Hall of Fame Inductee by the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., and Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year for 2021.
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