Matt McElrath

Chief Human Resources Officer
USC University Hospital and
USC Norris Cancer Hospital

Matthew F. McElrath joined USC University Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital as chief human resources officer in August of 2009.

 McElrath directs human resources operations at both USC hospitals. His duties include heading recruitment efforts, workforce planning, performance management, organizational development and other employment services. 



McElrath came to USC from Arizona State University, where he served as chief human resources officer. Prior to that, he was chair of the division of human resources at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Ariz., and served on the executive steering committee for the building and opening of the Mayo Clinic Hospital.

A member of the American Society for Healthcare, Human Resources Administration, McElrath will play a vital role in the growth and development of USC’s hospitals and the integrated academic medical center.