A new executive director for public affairs will join the advancement team at Loma Linda University Health effective Sept. 1.
Garrett Caldwell, DMin, MDiv, comes to Loma Linda from the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists — Loma Linda University Health’s parent organization — where he has served as public relations director for the past seven years.
Caldwell served as the point of contact between the media and the church while also consulting for Adventist leaders and communicators around the world on public relations, reputation management and crisis communication.
In addition to his public relations expertise, Caldwell is experienced in teaching, pastoring, leadership and filmmaking. He earned bachelor’s and graduate degrees from Oakwood University, Andrews University and Wesley Theological Seminary.
“I am pleased to welcome Garrett to our team,” says Rachelle Bussell, senior vice president for advancement. “He brings an impressive set of professional skills as well as an appreciation for our mission to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ.”
While gaining a great asset in Garrett Caldwell, the advancement team at the same time is saying goodbye to an important leader. Carolyn Hamilton, vice president for philanthropy, will leave Loma Linda University Health this fall to take a position closer to her family in Tennessee. She will serve as a vice president at Southern Adventist University.
“Carolyn will be greatly missed, and we appreciate her tremendous contributions to Loma Linda University Health,” Bussell says.