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SGMC Names Mitchell Director of Organizational Development and Learning

Posted on: July 20th, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to welcome Sam Mitchell as Director of Organizational Development and Learning. Mitchell has more than 18 years of experience dedicated to strategic leadership and organizational development across multiple industries.  

In his position, Mitchell will oversee the Educational Services Department, which implements development programs, assesses training needs, and engages leaders and employees with the skills and knowledge needed to reach SGMC’s mission. 

Mitchell shared that he is excited about the opportunity to create a strategic training and development plan for the organization and redefine what development looks like for all of SGMC’s 2,900 employees at all levels. 

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Planning from Cook College at Rutgers University. He also earned a Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership and Communication from Seton Hall University along with several certifications from Prosci as a Change Management Practitioner/Trainer, Gallups StrengthFinder Coach/Facilitator, Korn Ferry Leadership Architect, and more.   

He is involved in the community as a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. – Sigma Delta Sigma Chapter and serves as First Vice President as well as a Youth Advisor. He is also an active member of the Cobb County Youth Track League and Assistant Head Coach for the Heat Track Club.  

Mitchell is married to Dawn, and they have two children.  

For more information, visit sgmc.org.