Carol Schmidt

Senior Integration Advisor

Carol Schmidt serves as Senior Integration Advisor at Henry Ford Health, reporting directly to Bob Riney, President & CEO. In this role, Carol is integral to the success of the Henry Ford Health and Ascension Michigan joint venture, providing leadership and strategic guidance during the transition and integration phase.

With over 25 years of experience at Ascension, Carol has held several key executive roles, including Senior Vice President, Ascension, and CEO of Ascension Michigan, where she oversaw the operations of 16 hospitals and numerous outpatient care sites. Her career began as a registered nurse, and she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to optimizing healthcare performance and fostering a collaborative, patient-centered culture.

Carol holds an associate degree in Nursing from Maryville University, a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and a Master of Health Administration, summa cum laude, from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.