Kristina Gates Nix

Tina Gates Nix, MBA, SPHR, is a transformational HR executive with more than 25 years of progressive leadership experience across major healthcare systems. She currently serves as Chief Human Resources Officer for UNC Hospitals and Chatham Hospital, leading enterprise workforce strategy for the system’s flagship academic medical center.

Tina is known for rebuilding HR’s credibility, strengthening leadership trust, and aligning people strategy with business objectives. Prior to joining UNC Health, Tina held executive HR roles at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, Bayfront Health in Punta Gorda, Florida, and McLaren Greater Lansing in Michigan, where she began her career.

Tina is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders, fostering inclusive workplaces, and leveraging data to drive strategic decisions. She brings to the board deep expertise in labor relations, succession planning, and workforce transformation across diverse health systems and geographies.