Several UC Health leaders recognized for industry excellence

From Aug. 8 to Sept. 8, 2025, 13 University of California Health leaders from five UC academic medical centers were recognized in Becker’s Hospital Review for excellence in the health care field. Congratulations to the following colleagues!

Academic medical center CEOs to know

Per Becker’s Healthcare: “Academic medical center CEOs are at the helm of some of the most complex and influential organizations in healthcare. These executives guide institutions that serve as hubs for discovery and innovation, overseeing groundbreaking clinical trials, pioneering technologies and novel treatment models.”

• Suresh Gunasekaran, President and CEO of UCSF Health 
• Chad T. Lefteris, President and CEO of UC Irvine Health
• Patty Maysent, CEO of UC San Diego Health
• Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health, CEO of the UCLA Hospital System and Associate Vice Chancellor of UCLA Health Sciences

Academic medical center CFOs to know

Per Becker’s Healthcare: “At the financial helm of academic medical centers are CFOs, who manage massive budgets and ensure resources are aligned to support both clinical excellence and academic innovation.”

• Jennifer Doll, CFO of UC Davis Health
• Lori Donaldson, CFO of UC San Diego Health
• Randolph Siwabessy, Senior Vice President and CFO of UC Irvine Health
• Tammy Wallace, CFO of UCLA Health

Rising stars: 100 healthcare leaders under 40

Per Becker’s Healthcare: “A new generation of bold, innovative healthcare leaders is making healthcare more accessible, affordable and seamless for patients everywhere. These rising professionals, serving in diverse roles across the industry, share a common goal of transforming healthcare for the better.”

• Doug Turner, Vice President of Enterprise Applications at UC Irvine Health 

Hospital and health system supply chain leaders to know

Per Becker’s Healthcare: “Supply chain leaders are behind-the-scenes strategists who keep hospitals and health systems running smoothly and efficiently. With deep expertise in healthcare supply chain management, they deliver cost savings, build strong strategic partnerships and ensure critical inventory is available.” 

• Susanna Rustad, Chief Procurement Officer and Vice President of Supply Chain Management and Care at Home Platform at UC Irvine Health

Patient safety experts to know

Per Becker’s Healthcare: “The following patient safety experts are unwavering champions for patient harm reduction, disease management and disaster preparedness. Representing various roles across hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies, they all share a common goal of keeping patients safe and satisfied.”

• Chandra Broadwater, System Director of Quality, Patient Safety and Transformation at UC Irvine Health
• Amy Lu, M.D., Chief Quality Officer at UCSF Health
• Becca Rutledge, Manager of Patient Safety and Transformation at UC Irvine Health

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