Cathy Poole

Poole began her 25-year healthcare career at Nashville General Hospital, assisting with the historic, century-old hospital’s relocation to the Meharry Medical College campus. Prior to her appointment as chief marketing officer, Poole held leadership positions within the division serving as Director of PR/Marketing and Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications.

Poole is experienced in management, public relations, crisis-management, marketing, employee communications, and community relations for both acute and long-term care facilities. During her tenure she has held key positions supporting the Chief Executive Officer, NGH Finance & Contracts division, Director of Long-Term Care, and Hospital Authority Board of Trustees.

Poole earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Aquinas College, Nashville, Tennessee. She has been involved with numerous civic and community organizations, holding leadership positions during her terms. For 2017, she was appointed to the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence, Board of Examiners.