Holy Cross Health may be a Catholic hospital, but Rudy Molinet wants people to know they’re also an ally of the LGBTQ community.
“There's a fair amount of trauma associated with being openly gay and Catholic. That's well documented and well understood,” Molinet said. “We are trying at Holy Cross to be a beacon so that anyone who walks through our doors no matter who they are, who they love, what the color of their skin is, what God they pray to, or not, that they feel that they're part of the family, and it's beyond acceptance.”
Molinet has served on the board of Holy Cross for more than two years and has now been named as its new chair — the first out person to do so.
“That says a lot about how Holy Cross is evolving,” he said.
Molinet’s resume is extensive and includes: currently adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University; board-certified in healthcare management as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives; and CEO of Artemis Synergies Consulting where he and his team provide executive coaching, business consulting and strategic planning services specializing in healthcare organizations.
He attributes his position to Mark Doyle, the current CEO of Holy Cross. After he and Doyle met through his teaching at FAU the CEO invited him to be on the board.
“He was like ‘’you know, I really would love to have someone like you on our board. We’re looking for a healthcare executive and also for representation from the LGBTQ community,’” Molinet recounted.
The rest is history.
“It is with great enthusiasm that Rudy Molinet’s appointment as the chairman of the board for Holy Cross Health. His leadership marks a significant milestone for both the institution and the LGBTQIA+ community,” said Von Biggs, who works with Holy Cross. “His ascendancy to the position is a momentous occasion. As an openly gay male, his appointment speaks volumes about inclusivity and progress within a Catholic healthcare institution. It signifies a departure from traditional norms and underscores Holy Cross Health’s commitment to providing compassionate care for all.”
Molinet lives in Wilton Manors with his husband, Jeff Shearer.
