The Office of Organizational Engagement & Strategic Initiatives

The Office of Organizational Engagement and Strategic Initiatives fosters strong organizational engagement for MUSC employees, drives cultural transformation, and supports strategic initiatives in alignment with the OneMUSC Strategic Plan.

DaQurta Wright, Ed.D.
Director of Organizational Engagement and Strategic Initiatives

Collaborations for Community Impact

• Strengthens connections with external partners to advance strategic initiatives and foster trust within all communities we serve.
  • Collaborates across the University and Health System on community events

Employee Engagement and Recognitions Programs

• Coordinates programs to increase employee engagement
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Yearly Observances and Celebrations
  • Promoting shared understanding and respect through meaningful celebrations and recognitions
• Employee recognition
  • Recognizing exemplary performance aligned with OneMUSC Strategic Plan goal to Empower Health Communities
    • Excellence in Health Access and Outcomes
    • Earl B. Higgins Award

Strategic Initiatives and Data Analytics

• Works with MUSC, MUSC Health, community partners, and other entities to identify opportunities for improvement, set goals, develop innovative solutions for strategic initiatives, and monitor ongoing outcomes.
• Leverages data analytics to assess outcomes and guide informed decision-making focused on organizational engagement strategies, programs, and initiatives to improve educational, clinical, research and organizational performance across the MUSC Enterprise.