Carol Schmidt Named Ministry Market Executive and SVP of Ascension Michigan

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Carol Schmidt
Courtesy of Ascension Michigan

Carol Schmidt has accepted the role of senior vice president of St. Louis’ Ascension, and ministry market executive Ascension Michigan in Warren.

“In her 26 years with Ascension, Carol has demonstrated a commitment to collaboration, a focus on patient-centered care and the mindset of a true servant leader,” says Craig Cordola, executive vice president and COO of Ascension. “She is a respected strategic and administrative leader who is focused on improving the health of the populations we are privileged to serve.”

Schmidt has spent her career in health care, first working as a registered nurse. She served as vice president of partnership services at for Daughters of Charity Health System, one of the health systems that came together in 1999 to form Ascension.

She most recently served as senior vice president at Ascension, and COO for Ascension Medical Group and its clinical initiatives. She has led teams and functions dedicated to improving operational performance to ensure the sustainability of the ministry.

“I am grateful to have the opportunity to lead Ascension Michigan,” says Schmidt. “I am keenly focused on the healthcare of the future and how we will continue to provide exemplary care to our patients in new ways, where and when they need it most. I look forward to continuing to fulfill our Mission of caring for those most in need for years to come.”

Schmidt earned a master’s and bachelor’s degree from Webster University in St. Louis. She earned an associate degree from Maryville University.