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Jeffery Reece, QA IDI, SPHR, MS.Ed, currently serves as the HR Director for Workplace Culture, Learning and Development, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Health Equity, and Patient Experience at Southern Illinois Healthcare, a position held since May 2021. In this role, Jeffery develops strategies to enhance organizational culture and communication, delivers specialized training, and organizes employee recognition programs. Additionally, academic contributions include roles as an Assistant Lecturer at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and as an Associate Professor at the University of Arizona, teaching various business and healthcare management courses. Previous experience includes positions as Employee Relations Specialist at Saint Francis Healthcare System and Talent Acquisition Specialist III at Mercy. Jeffery holds a Doctorate in Workforce Education and Human Resource Development from Southern Illinois University, complemented by a Master's and Bachelor's degree in related fields from the same institution, along with an Associate's degree from Rend Lake College.