Valued Voice

Ann ZenkWHA Senior Vice President of Workforce and Clinical Practice Ann Zenk, RN, BSN, MHA has been reappointed by Gov. Tony Evers to serve an additional two-year term on the Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment.

The Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment is charged with aiding Wisconsin employers in finding the workers they need and providing resources to enable workers to access training for in-demand careers with the ultimate goal of moving Wisconsin’s economy forward. Members include a majority of business leaders, as well as state legislators and local elected officials, representatives from educational institutions, community-based organizations and labor representatives from across the state.

Zenk has served on the Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment since 2018. 

“As WHA’s lead on workforce policy, Ann has brought together data, strategy, and front-line perspectives to inform policy solutions that address some of the most pressing workforce challenges in health care,” said WHA President & CEO Kyle O’Brien. “Ann’s re-appointment to the Council is a recognition of the tremendous knowledge and expertise she brings on workforce issues to the State of Wisconsin and WHA members.”

Zenk looks forward to continuing to serve on the Council, noting, “Hospitals and health systems are a key driver in the state’s economy, and an adequate workforce is essential to access high-quality, high-value health care,” Zenk said. “We’re seeing demographic forces escalating health care demand even as the available workforce shrinks; it will be essential that Wisconsin continues to attract and support individuals entering health care career pathways.”