Jodi L. Roberts, RN
Jodi L. Roberts, RN is a human-centered leadership strategist and healthcare quality professional whose career is defined by transforming complexity into clarity and empowering people to lead meaningful change. With experience spanning infection prevention, disease management, cardiac rehabilitation, safety advocacy, survey readiness, and accreditation, she brings a deep, systems-level understanding of how healthcare environments function—and how they can evolve. Jodi’s approach is rooted in the belief that people are the system, and when they are supported, equipped, and valued, they drive the most profound improvements in both performance and culture.
Throughout her work in inpatient, outpatient, government, and community health settings, Jodi has led high-impact initiatives that elevate readiness, reduce preventable harm, and strengthen trust. She has designed and facilitated empathy-driven education, launched frontline engagement programs, supported high reliability transformations, and shaped standards that continue to influence certification and best practices. Whether guiding teams through stroke certification, building data-driven safety strategies, or coaching leaders through complex challenges, she leads from within—creating conditions for psychological safety, shared purpose, and empowered action. Recognized by executives, medical directors, and peers, Jodi is known for her integrity, curiosity, and commitment to lifting others.
During her strategic career sabbatical, Jodi deepened her leadership philosophy through caregiving, community service, and more than 400 hours of advanced training. This chapter sharpened her focus on compassion, moral courage, and the power of lived experience in shaping high-performing, human-centered systems. Now returning to the workforce, she brings renewed clarity and a steadfast dedication to advancing environments where people feel seen, heard, supported, and inspired to grow. For Jodi, meaningful change is not just measured in metrics—it’s reflected in how people experience the system and in the legacy of trust, learning, and connection built along the way.
• Certified Lean Specialist
• Kent State University- B.S.N.
• The Sharp Experience: Quality Pillar Center of Recognized Excellence (C.O.R.E.) Award
• International Nursing Honor Society
• Dwelling Place Grocery Rescue & Food Pantry
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my ability to transform challenges into opportunities for learning, storytelling, and systemwide improvement. By creating safe spaces where people feel empowered to speak up, reflect, and lead from where they stand, I’ve been able to turn moments—like a medical error—into catalysts for culture change and innovation.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I ever received was to choose a role not just for the job description, but for the culture and the kind of leadership legacy you want to be part of — one that helps you feel connected to something bigger than yourself.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Seek out people who see your potential and remind you of your worth. Surround yourself with those who champion you—not out of competition, but out of genuine belief and solidarity. When we support one another with honesty, encouragement, and respect, we don’t just grow individually—we rise together. And for women especially, having a circle that says, “I believe in you, I’m here for you, you’ve got this,” can make all the difference. Choose relationships that inspire confidence, foster learning, and remind you that you don’t have to navigate this work alone.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The greatest challenges in healthcare today revolve around workforce burnout, retention, shifting regulatory expectations, and the ongoing demand for high reliability. Yet within these challenges lies tremendous opportunity. By building cultures of psychological safety, strengthening organizational readiness, and embracing continuous improvement, healthcare systems can transform pressure points into possibilities for safer care, better outcomes, and more cohesive, resilient teams.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are connection, service, and growth—whether through volunteering, mentoring, engaging in my community, pursuing lifelong learning, or the joy and discipline of competitive ballroom dancing.
Locations
Anaheim, CA 92804