Title: Assistant Director of Sibley Memorial Hospital
Company: Johns Hopkins Medicine
Location: Beltsville, Maryland, United States
Rev. Paulette A. McPherson, MA, MDiv, CPLC, BCC-APC, assistant director of the Sibley Memorial Hospital at Johns Hopkins Medicine, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in health care.
With four decades of experience, Rev. McPherson has established a successful career in health care and spiritual services. She currently serves as assistant director in strategic leadership at Johns Hopkins Medicine, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she leads a team of chaplains while offering counseling and support to families and staff during challenging times. She also implements programs within the hospital to support both staff and patients effectively. Her previous roles include staff chaplain at Johns Hopkins Health System from 2020 to 2024, patient services specialist at Johns Hopkins Medicine from 2013 to 2020, and clerical officer at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust from 1990 to 1994. Additionally, she worked as a freelance business manager for The McPherson Group, LLP from 2012 to 2013, business and administration manager at the British International School of Washington from 2003 to 2012, and broadcast assistant at BBC News in Manchester, United Kingdom from 1994 to 2003.
Rev. McPherson laid a strong educational foundation, earning a Bachelor of Arts in biblical studies, summa cum laude, and a master’s degree, cum laude, from Capital Seminary & Graduate School, Lancaster Bible College. She also holds an associate degree in business administration, management, and marketing from Penn Foster College, a Master of Divinity from Capital Seminary & Graduate School, cum laude, completed in 2021, and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree. Her credentials include ICF membership from the International Coaching Federation, clinical pastoral education from the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, ordination as an elder through Calvary Bible Institute, and board certification as a chaplain from the Association of Professional Chaplains. She also serves as vice chair of the Ministerial Alliance at Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church.
Reflecting on her path, Rev. McPherson’s career has been defined by her dedication to supporting and uplifting others. She attributes her success to her deep faith, inspired by her godmother, a single mother of nine, whose legacy she honors by continuing to positively impact others. Looking to the future, she is focused on expanding resources for individuals of all faiths and those without specific beliefs. She is currently developing a webpage to provide tailored support materials, creating a space for solace during difficult times. Her vision includes establishing a recognizable brand of resources to empower individuals in their unique journeys, and she also aims to introduce chaplaincy into secular workplaces and government agencies, clarifying that chaplaincy offers a supportive presence beyond traditional religious roles.
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