Erie D. Chapman, III, M.T.S., J.D. Founding President
Acclaimed Healthcare & Hospital System CEO, Erie Chapman is recognized as the founder of the loving care movement in healthcare (see Radical Loving CareR). Over forty years he has led dramatic cultural change as head of three hospital systems including Riverside Methodist Hospital & as founding president of OhioHealth system (Columbus) & as President & CEO of Baptist Hospital System, Nashville (St. Thomas Midtown) and as a consultant.
He is also an attorney, former Judge, best selling author (Radical Loving Care), award winning filmmaker & film artist, published poet, ordained minister, Emmy Award Winning host & creator of the internationally syndicated T.V. show, "Life Choices with Erie Chapman", music composer & philanthropist.
RECOGNIZING PAST CONTRIBUTORS. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS HAVE PLAYED IMPORTANT ROLES IN THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE FOUNDATION. ALTHOUGH EACH IS NOW FOCUSED ON OTHER WORK, THEY ARE HONORED HERE. If you are interested in working with any if them on aspects of Radical Loving Care, email Erie at [email protected]
Past team members
Kawtar Azzouzi - Previous Associate Kawtar Azzouzi served the Foundation as a contract consultant in July -November, 2022. A graduate of The Art Institute of Chicago, Ms. Azzouzi assisted in both the arts and healthcare aspects of the Foundation's work including advising on the formation of the National Women's Film Project's and on our ongoing effort with the working title, "Unbearable Beauty. She is an accomplished artist, experienced in organizational interactions & speaks multiple languages.
Todd Meador - Long Time Contract Consultant
Mr. Meador served the foundation as a leadership consultant in 2016-2020 and, although he now focuses on other work, he continues to help when needed. He has received extensive training in motivational leadership and group dynamics. His expertise includes one-on-one leadership training as well as group presentations.
Todd has been directly involved with us in advancing culture change at Bingham Memorial Hospital (Blackfoot Idaho) & at Mercy San Juan Medical Center (Dignity Health - Sacramento, California).
Mark Evans - Independent Consultant Specializing in Human Resources Mr. Evans long, varied and distinguished career includes service as Senior Vice President for Human Resources, OhioHealth & Riverside Methodist Hospitals and in key leadership positions at Federated Department Stores, The Columbus Dispatch & The Ohio State University. Mark also founded & heads MAE Solutions. Erie Chapman describes Mark as "the finest human resources leader in the country." He continues to advise the foundation on human resources matters.
Other previous consultants who supported the Foundation's arts mission and deserve special thanks: Van Grafton, filmmaker and cinematographer who provided invaluable assistance on the creation of "Who Loves Judas?" and on our first films in the Alex Dreaming Series, "Amies Nues" and "Dreams of Drowning"; Tony Silva, cinematographer who worked with Mr. Grafton; Erica Scoggins, Associate Director of "Amies Nues"; Minton Sparks, who worked with the foundation helping train leaders on the cultural impact of story telling in healthcare and with our award winning films "Alex Dreaming" and "Dreams of Drowning" and others in Alex Dreaming Series, LLC, as well as art exhibits at the Dane Carder Studio/Gallery (2018), Vanderbilt Divinity School Gallery (2019), the foundation's gallery, and through the Alex Dreaming Series, LLC.; Thanks also to Amy McManus and Nina Covington who also worked with our films.
We Are Here To Meet Need with Love 24/7
The Erie Chapman Foundation is small in size & large in its impact on healthcare. Our five-member board oversees the accomplishment of our mission and vision. We are here to help those in need, to support those who help others & to enrich the lives of all we serve.