Caring for All,

Embracing Every Story

At Hoag, we embrace every individual’s story, fostering a culture where our employees feel supported and empowered. By nurturing our team, we elevate the standard of compassionate care, treating every patient equally and ensuring the best possible experience for all.

Empowering Women to Shape the Future

We champion equitable opportunities for women, fostering an environment where everyone’s contributions are valued and respected. Through tailored leadership development and mentorship programs, we nurture growth, amplify voices, and cultivate a culture of innovation driven by inclusion.

75.6%
of all Hoag staff are female—higher than the OC average of 50.5%

“Hoag really embraces autonomy among its female leaders, and there is room at the table for everyone. Whenever I express my opinions, whenever I have ideas, they aren’t shut down. They’re welcome.”  

Michelle Laurel, Nursing Director
Fudge Family LDRP Birthing Suites 

“Hoag offers tremendous flexibility for its female employees. We offer self-scheduling, and the option to stack shifts so that employees can focus on education, childcare or any other aspects of their lives that are important.” 

Hillary Stagliano, Director of Nursing
Neuro Intensive Care & Sub Intensive Care Units 

“I have a profound appreciation for Hoag’s values and the investment it makes in its staff. It’s an organization that has always been very supportive of inclusivity, and I take that supportive energy into my role every day.” 

Cindy Wang, Nursing Supervisor
Neurosciences

“One of my first impressions when I started
at Hoag was how welcoming women in leadership roles are, and how willing they are to be mentors. As a leader myself, I’m eager to build up those around me.” 

MJ Johnson
Director of Practice Operations, Clinical
Excellence Across Generations

We celebrate the power of a multigenerational workforce, recognizing 
that diverse perspectives and experiences drive innovation and elevate 
patient care. By embracing the unique strengths of every generation, we cultivate a collaborative environment where ideas flourish, teamwork thrives, and exceptional outcomes become the norm for our patients and community.

59%
increase of Hoag staff with a 5-9 year tenure since 2020

“I really appreciate working alongside younger generations at Hoag because I know that they’re working hard. They’ve got energy, they offer fresh perspectives, and they’re excited about their roles and our mission.” 

Lesa Blake, Vice President
Support Services 

“What makes Hoag’s multigenerational workforce successful is that we listen to each other. I’ve never worked for a company that is as committed to collaboration and innovation to better serve our patients.” 

Larry Walker, Director
Support Services

“The generational diversity of our team at Hoag has created this incredible blend of knowledge and expertise. Whether you’re the newest member of the team or the most tenured, there are as many valuable opportunities to teach as there are to learn.” 

Russ Alameida, Manager
Support Services
Rooted in Orange County,
Reflected by Our Community

We proudly reflect the rich diversity of Orange County, delivering compassionate, personalized care that honors every individual’s unique story. Our team embodies the vibrant cultures and perspectives of the community we serve, fostering trust, connection, and inclusion.

43%
increase in Hoag staff diversity since 2020

“We’ve done everything from veteran recruitment to specialty recruitment, to partnering with organizations across Orange County to facilitate a diverse talent pool within the community we serve.”

Haley Mish, Recruiter Lead   
Talent Acquisition

“Hoag has several important initiatives in place—from community college outreach to early career development. We are also tapping into stellar talent within underserved communities and across the county.”

Shalin Patel, Supervisor
Talent Acquisition

“There is so much talent to be found in every corner of this county. So we’ve built a number of partnerships with local organizations, colleges and universities to create pipelines that will bring people from all over Orange County to Hoag.”

Eli Martinez, Program Manager
Development & Continuous Improvement