Advocate Aurora Health CEO and leadership

Jim is President and CEO of Advocate Aurora Health. Previously, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Advocate Health Care, the largest health system in Illinois and one of the largest in the Midwest, since 2002.

Named as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for nine consecutive years beginning in 2011, Jim has been featured in local and national news publications as a leading voice on health care transformation and innovation; national health reform efforts; quality, cost and high reliability initiatives; patient safety; and health care providers’ commitment to serving their communities. Under his leadership, Advocate Health Care has been recognized as a national leader for its clinical successes, technological innovation, workplace culture and safety excellence.

He is a former member and past chair of the American Hospital Association (AHA) Board of Directors, the national organization that represents America’s hospitals and health systems. He also is a former chair of the AHA Section for Health Care Systems Governing Council and a member of Regional Policy Board 5. Jim is a member of the World Business Chicago Board of Directors and is a past chair of Chicago United as well as the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) CEOs Against Cancer and the World Presidents Organization. In 2019, Jim was named Chairman of the American Hospital Association Political Action Committee for a two-year term.

Additionally, he is a fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives and a past chair of the Illinois Hospital Association’s Board of Trustees. He is the recipient of B’nai B’rith’s 2013 National Healthcare Award and 2015 Chicago United Bridge Award.

Experienced Nursing and Healthcare executive with a demonstrated history of experience and expertise in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Healthcare Consulting, Medical-Surgical, Healthcare Industry, Physician Relations, Cross Continuum leadership, Strategic Planning and Community Service.. Healthcare services professional graduated from West Chester University, University of Pennsylvania and University of the Sciences.. Served as President of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership in 2019. Currently serve on the board of the Milwaukee Urban League and recently elected to the Board of Trustees of the American Hospital Association 2021-2023.

Susan Morby is a Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer at Advocate Aurora Health and is based in St. Charles, Illinois. She has worked as Director of Professional Practice at MacNeal Hospital; Vice President, Nursing Professional Practice at VANGUARD HEALTH SYSTEMS INC; and Associate Chief Nurse Executive at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital. Susan attended Loyola University Chicago between 2008 and 2010 and Western Connecticut State University between 1992 and 1996.

Experienced Vice President Patient Care Services with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Oncology, Quality Management, U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Team Building, and Healthcare Information Technology (HIT). Strong healthcare services professional graduated from Case Western Reserve University.

Bill Santulli is a Board Member at Chicago United, Exec VP/COO at ADVOCATE HEALTH & HOSPITALS, and Chief Operating Officer at Advocate Aurora Health and is based in Downers Grove, Illinois. He has worked as Executive Vice President and COO at Advocate Health Care, Chief Executive at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, and Senior Vice President Operations at Iowa Methodist - Iowa Lutheran Hospitals. Bill studied at University of Minnesota between 1982 and 1984, University of Notre Dame between 1976 and 1980, and University of Florida between 1980 and 1982.

Student pharmacist at Concordia University Wisconsin with an interest in residency programs and acute care pharmacy practice.

Christopher Jamerson is an Attending General Pediatrician at Advocate Medical Group, Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Advocate Aurora Health, and Assistant Professor (Clincal Educator Track) at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and is based in Chicago, Illinois. He has worked as Medical Director-AMG Yacktman Pediatrics at Advocate Medical Group, Chair Performance Improvement at Advocate Children s Hospital, and CMIO/Vice President Medical Informatics-Ambulatory Medicine at Advocate Aurora Health. Christopher works or has worked as Attending General Pediatrician at Advocate Health Care. He studied at University of Virginia between 1995 and 1999 and Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine between 1999 and 2003.

Cristy Garcia Thomas is a Chief External Affairs Officer at Advocate Aurora Health.

A proven senior executive focused on exemplary clinical services and patient care in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. A transformational and inspirational leader skilled at building strong relationships across integrated health systems with staff, physicians and boards. Extensive experience in leading high performance inter-professional teams to accelerate organizational improvements which leverage innovative and best practices. Established track record of improving outcomes, increasing operating revenues and enhancing the service experience.

Kevin Brady is a Chief Human Resources Ofcr at Aurora Health Care, Sr VP/Chief Human Resources Ofcr at Advocate Aurora Health, and Sr VP/Chief Human Resources Officer at ADVOCATE HEALTH & HOSPITALS. He works or has worked at Advocate Aurora Health and works or has worked as VP:Compensation & Benefits at Advocate Aurora Health, VP:Human Resources at Advocate Christ Medical Center, and VP:Human Resources at Advocate Hope Childrens Hospital. Kevin studied at Marquette University and DePaul University.