With over 20 years of experience and a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, Suzanne is a passionate healthcare executive with a continuous focus on strategic execution, operational excellence, and building relationships. Suzanne joined John Randolph Medical Center in July 2013 as the Chief Executive Officer. John Randolph Medical Center, a HCA hospital, is a 147 bed medical surgical facility located in the City of Hopewell, Virginia.
A native of Skokie, Illinois, Suzanne has been with HCA since 2002. Prior to her current role, Suzanne was the Chief Executive Officer of Dominion Hospital, Chief Operating Officer at West Palm Hospital, and held other key roles as a healthcare administrator in Florida. Suzanne started her career as a healthcare consultant in the Chicago office of Cap Gemini Ernst & Young after receiving a master’s degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, and her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois – Champaign.
Suzanne possesses a strong commitment to community service and professional development. She has been recognized as Success South Florida’s Top 25 Influential Black Women, recognized by Who’s Who is Black South Florida, featured on Executive Leaders Radio Program and interviewed for Volume Five of Profile in Success. In 2014 she was recognized by the National Association of Health Services Executives – Washington Metropolitan Area chapter with the Distinguished Female Healthcare Leader Award and in 2015 she was appointed as ACHE District 2’s Regent At Large.
Over her career she has worked many organizations including: United Way, Fairfax Partnership for Youth, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., CrisisLink, Northern Virginia Area Health Education Center, Virginia State University Industry Council and AHA’s Institute for Diversity in Healthcare Management Board of Directors. Additionally, Suzanne has participated with local and statewide leadership/advocacy programs such as Leadership Arlington and Lead Virginia.
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