Jaclyn Pritchett serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Brookdale Senior Living Inc., the nation's largest operator of senior living communities. In this pivotal role, she oversees all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, diversity and inclusion, and labor relations for a workforce exceeding 40,000 associates nationwide. Pritchett joined Brookdale in 2021 as Senior Vice President of Human Resources before her promotion, bringing more than 20 years of progressive HR leadership in healthcare and senior living. Her prior experience includes key positions at HCA Healthcare's Parallon Business Services, where she managed HR operations for large-scale hospital systems, and earlier roles at Community Health Systems, honing her expertise in high-volume recruiting, organizational development, and change management. Under Pritchett's stewardship, Brookdale has advanced its people-first culture through innovative programs like the Associate Excellence Recognition initiative and enhanced leadership development pathways, resulting in measurable improvements in employee retention and satisfaction scores. Her strategic focus on caregiver support and workforce resilience has been critical amid industry challenges, earning her recognition as a top HR executive by industry publications. Pritchett holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), underscoring her commitment to fostering environments where associates thrive while delivering exceptional care to residents.