Maria Zangardi

Senior VP of Human Resources & Corporate Officer, Universal Health Services

Search every verified Maria Zangardi interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Maria Zangardi, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Officer at Universal Health Services (UHS), appeared on the ASHHRA Podcast in January 2025 to discuss professional growth, teamwork, and career development. During the episode, she described UHS as operating more than 400 entities across 39 states, Puerto Rico, and the UK, with over 96,000 employees. She attributed the company’s recognition as number one in the healthcare provider sector on the American Opportunity index to the dedication of its workforce and collaborative leadership, including UHS President Mark Miller. Zangardi also spoke about the value of mentorship, citing her former boss and mentor Jerry Geckle, former SVP of HR at UHS, who received a Lifetime Achievement Award. She advised listeners to say "yes" to diverse opportunities, such as community involvement or additional coursework, and credited her own career growth to following such guidance. She noted that UHS’s recognition reflects an objective review of employee profiles and workplace culture, and she expressed pride in the company’s achievement while emphasizing that credit belongs to its employees and leaders.