Staff Spotlight: Chris Conn Celebrates 20 Years With HIDI

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Congratulations to Chris Conn, information services junior analyst, on 20 years of service to HIDI!

Chris is one of the Hospital Industry Data Institute's most versatile team members — a jack of all trades who has spent nearly 20 years growing within the organization. From building reports and creating maps to reviewing data and documentation, Chris is always ready to jump in wherever she’s needed.

What makes MHA/HIDI feel like home? For Chris, it’s the people. “It truly feels like a second family,” she says, reflecting on a journey that began in the mailroom and evolved into her current role as a junior analyst, thanks to mentorship, encouragement and a lot of hard-earned experience.

One of her proudest accomplishments? Having a vice president see her potential, offering support that empowered her to grow in confidence and capability — a perfect example of how HIDI nurtures its talent from within.

Outside the office, Chris is a proud mom and grandma. She’s been married to her husband, Richard, for 28 years and together they’ve raised two grown sons — one in the Army and one who served in the Air Force — and a young cousin and her 4-year-old son now living with her, she stays busy. When she’s not cheering at basketball games, you’ll likely find her crafting away in her project room.

Fun Fact: Chris built her first engine before the age of 12 and installed it in a dune buggy — and yes, it started right up!