About SC DEI
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a major initiative that The South Carolina HFMA Chapter started to work on in 2017. The need to incorporate DEI into the SCHFMA culture was to foster cohesiveness among members, create a sense of belonging, and help to create innovation and creativity. This initiative started with the forward thinking of Past President Danielle Gori. The article published in HFMA Magazine on September 30, 2021 “South Carolina Chapter tackles critical issue: diversity and inclusion” helped kickstart the implementation of this program.
With the chapters first DEI Symposium held in April 2022, we are now gearing for our 3rd annual symposium at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center being held on April 4, 2025. Each year this initiative has progressed and Taylor Searfoss the current President of the chapter, continues to support the overarching initiatives, mission & vision of the DEI committee.
Goals and Objectives
The goals of the DEI program for SCHFMA are to increase awareness around the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative through annual symposiums, with a major focus on health equity and SDOH. This initiative would help members feel a sense of belonging which would strengthen the chapters vision to sustain DEI initiatives within the industry and the member organizations. As it relates to HFMA, our principles align with the health equity conversations and initiatives and how that impacts health systems financially.
The Second Annual SC HFMA DEI Symposium was scheduled on April 19, 2024 and has significantly advanced from the first conference. The 2024 Symposium convened healthcare industry leaders to discuss the financial, quality, and cultural benefits of intentional thoughtful diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, helped attendees understand how to navigate cultural/racial/gender/other barriers and differences within healthcare, and added to a foundation of collaboration among leaders across organizations and markets.
The South Carolina Chapter will continue to ensure that every member is recognized and engaged in being a role player and having a sense of belonging. Focusing on growing and sustaining membership, doing better at understanding the needs of our members, and promoting the benefit of what “HFMA can do for you and meeting our members where they are”.
We are currently recruiting DEI committee members, so if you are interested, please contact the Chair, Sabrina Robinson.
DEI Committee
Chair
Sabrina Robinson, FACHE, CMPE, MBA
As a visionary executive in health care and a passionate advocate for ally ship sponsorship equity inclusion and diversity Sabrina Robinson is a true example of women’s empowerment and success. With her career spanning almost two decades she has blazed a trail in the health care industry and beyond earning her reputation as a C-suite executive strategist and mentor. Sabrina began her illustrious career in the healthcare sector as a financial analyst and revenue cycle consultant. Sincere passion for health care specifically with preventative care and Wellness. Her health care career journey began in her hometown of the Bronx New York where her mother was an executive administrator for a health care clinics across the South Bronx. Sabrina holds a BS in accounting a Masters of Business Administration she is also a fellow with American College of Healthcare Executives and a certified medical practice executive with the American College of Medical Practice Executives.
Sabrina is a loving wife to Richard, her high school sweet heart and mom of three, Demetrius 25, Amaris 23 and Darius 15. They are my why and my biggest cheerleaders.
Phone: 954-701-7896 / Email
Committee Members
Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor is a seasoned professional with a remarkable career in the healthcare industry with almost 2 decades of experience. He has consistently demonstrated exemplary leadership skills and a dedication to excellence. Robert holds an MBA degree, which has equipped him with a strong foundation in business strategy and management. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience, has allowed him to make significant contributions to the growth and success in his career and is currently a doctoral candidate anticipating completion Q1 2025.
He has been instrumental in fostering strategic partnerships, driving business growth, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Robert is a devoted family man. He is happily married to Dyisha Taylor and is the proud father of two wonderful boys, Charles and Dylan. His commitment to his family reflects his values of love, support, and balance.
Throughout his career, Robert Taylor has exemplified exceptional leadership, dedication, and a passion for driving positive change in the healthcare industry. His vast knowledge and experience make him an invaluable asset to Pendrick Partners, contributing to its continued growth and success.
Phone: 803-290-2504 / Email
Eric Summers
Eric has been involved with HFMA since 2007. He started relationship with HFMA with the Wisconsin Chapter where he volunteered for several roles including chapter Certification chair for 4 years. He later joined the South Carolina chapter during the Jude Crowell era and currently holds the position of Secretary of the SC Chapter. Eric also has several years of revenue cycle and contact center experience. Starting with American Express, where he held the title of President of Diversity for the Northern Region Operational Center (NROC), a 4000-seat call-center. As National Financial Services Director for U.S Cellular, he managed two customer service sites with 450 FTEs where he implemented internal/external customer experience policies rooted in his diversity training.
Phone: 608-628-2315 / Email
Vanessa Carter
Vanessa is a 26-year healthcare leadership veteran whose healthcare experience as a Patient Access Director and Business Office Director has spanned six states and four healthcare giants to include Med Cath, Triad, CHS, HCA, St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System of Savannah, GA and currently MedStar Health of Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC.
Vanessa is most passionate about leadership development, employee development, process improvement, personal growth and helping others reach their maximum potential. To that end, Vanessa is involved with and volunteers with community agencies devoted to rehabilitation and personal empowerment, such as Goodwill, March of Dimes, United Way and the Salvation Army.
Vanessa is the mother one, the grandmother of one and a majority of one!
Phone: 706-905-5837 / Email
Past SC DEI Events
