Charity Carr

Charity Carr is a distinguished leader in healthcare design and construction, specializing in creating patient-centered environments that enhance care delivery and operational efficiency. With over 26 years of experience, she has guided complex healthcare projects from concept through occupancy, bridging strategic vision with hands-on expertise in construction management, design integration, and advanced imaging technologies. Her work spans a wide range of modalities, including Nuclear Medicine, MRI, CT, Advanced Therapies, and Robotics, ensuring innovative solutions that optimize both patient experience and provider workflow.

Throughout her career, Charity has empowered high-performing teams and fostered collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including healthcare providers, architects, contractors, and leadership teams. Her expertise in business planning, budgeting, risk mitigation, and contract negotiation has consistently enabled successful project delivery across large-scale facilities, including capital construction, renovations, and specialty care environments. Notably, she played a central role in the Mayo Clinic Integrated Education & Research Building, overseeing complex technical, operational, and logistical aspects of the project.

Charity’s passion for healthcare innovation is deeply personal. Inspired by her daughter’s cancer journey, she began working in healthcare construction with the goal of making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives, including designing hospital playrooms and supportive spaces for families. Beyond her professional achievements, she is committed to volunteer work, community service, and continuous personal growth, including pursuing advanced education in healthcare innovation. A creative at heart, Charity is also a dedicated writer, reflecting her drive to explore new ideas and inspire others in both her professional and personal pursuits.

• Arizona State University - BA

• Omicron Delta Kappa - ASU Circle
• Member of NSLS

• Be The Match operated by National Marrow Donor Program
• Children's Cancer Network