Kelley Skoloda has been named Independence Health System's new chief marketing and communications officer. Submitted Photo

Independence Health System announced that Kelley Skoloda has been named as the organization’s new chief marketing and communications officer.

Skoloda succeeds Tom Chakurda, who is retiring after serving in the role for the past six years.

She previously served as a partner and director of global brand marketing for public relations firm Ketchum, and she most recently served as founder and CEO of her own company, KS Consulting & Capital.

Skoloda is a graduate of Seton Hill University and the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business.