Get to know Noelle Trinder DNP RN Senior Director of Healthcare Careers

3/24/2025

Noelle Trinder is the Senior Director of Health Care Careers at Banner Health, celebrating 20 years with the organization in 2024. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Registered Nurse with a background in neuroscience nursing, Noelle has held diverse roles—from bedside care to clinical education to chief nursing officer. Now a leader in Banner Health’s human resources division, she focuses on her passion for advancing workforce development and academic partnerships.

“Creating accessible pathways to health care careers for our Banner team members and students is the foundation of a sustainable workforce,” says Dr. Trinder. “At Banner Health, we are committed to fostering innovation in workforce development to ensure health care is made easier, so life can be better in the communities we serve.” In her role, Noelle builds academic partnerships that advance nursing and non-nursing education and manages professional development programs for Banner team members. She leads hiring and leadership development of new RN graduates across the Banner system and supports global health care talent recruitment efforts. Noelle also develops initiatives to introduce K-12 students to future health care careers, advocates for inclusive employment practices including neurodivergent staffing initiatives, and facilitates pathways for veterans pursuing health care careers. She is a respected speaker locally, nationally, and internationally on health care workforce solutions, public policy, and professional development.

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