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Leadership grounded in service.

Meet the fictional executive team accountable for clinical excellence, responsible growth and the health of every community Aster Ridge serves.

Our executive leaders bring clinical, operational and community perspectives to one shared responsibility: making high-quality care more reliable, more equitable and easier to navigate.

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Professional portrait of Amelia Hart

President and Chief Executive Officer

Amelia Hart, MD, MPH, FACHE

Dr. Hart leads Aster Ridge Health’s strategy to make exceptional care simpler, more equitable and closer to home across the region.

Education, experience & responsibilities ＋

Education & credentials

  • MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine
  • MPH, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
  • Residency, Internal Medicine, Duke University Hospital

Leadership experience

More than 22 years in academic and community health leadership, including service as a hospital president and system chief clinical strategy officer.

Areas of responsibility

  • Enterprise strategy and performance
  • Quality, safety and patient experience
  • Board and community partnerships
  • Clinical growth and academic affiliations
Professional portrait of Marcus Bell

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Marcus Bell, MBA, FACHE

Marcus Bell coordinates operations across hospitals, ambulatory centers and shared services to create a consistent experience for every patient.

Education, experience & responsibilities ＋

Education & credentials

  • MBA, Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management
  • BS, Health Administration, George Mason University

Leadership experience

Two decades directing hospital operations, access redesign, capital planning and multi-campus integration.

Areas of responsibility

  • Hospital and ambulatory operations
  • Access and capacity management
  • Facilities and capital planning
  • Supply chain and support services
Professional portrait of Sofia Reyes

Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer

Sofia Reyes, MD, MMM

Dr. Reyes advances clinical quality, physician partnership and evidence-based care across the Aster Ridge medical staff.

Education, experience & responsibilities ＋

Education & credentials

  • MD, Emory University School of Medicine
  • Master of Medical Management, Carnegie Mellon University
  • Residency, Emergency Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Leadership experience

Former emergency physician, medical group president and system vice president for quality and clinical effectiveness.

Areas of responsibility

  • Medical staff leadership
  • Clinical quality and safety
  • Care standardization
  • Physician recruitment and well-being
Professional portrait of Dana Whitfield

Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer

Dana Whitfield, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN

Dr. Whitfield champions professional nursing practice, team well-being and compassionate care at every bedside and clinic.

Education, experience & responsibilities ＋

Education & credentials

  • DNP, University of Pennsylvania
  • MSN, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • BSN, Hampton University

Leadership experience

More than 25 years in nursing, progressing from critical care nurse to hospital chief nursing officer and system nursing executive.

Areas of responsibility

  • Nursing practice and outcomes
  • Workforce development
  • Patient experience
  • Clinical education and research
Professional portrait of Noah Kim

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Noah Kim, CPA, MBA

Noah Kim stewards the system’s financial health and directs investments that expand access, modernize facilities and support the workforce.

Education, experience & responsibilities ＋

Education & credentials

  • MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business
  • BBA, Accounting, William & Mary
  • Certified Public Accountant

Leadership experience

Senior financial leadership across nonprofit health systems, payer strategy and major capital programs.

Areas of responsibility

  • Financial planning and reporting
  • Revenue cycle and payer strategy
  • Treasury and investments
  • Enterprise risk and capital allocation
Professional portrait of Leila Haddad

Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Leila Haddad, MS, CHCIO

Leila Haddad leads digital services and technology infrastructure designed to help care teams work securely and patients navigate care easily.

Education, experience & responsibilities ＋

Education & credentials

  • MS, Information Systems, Carnegie Mellon University
  • BS, Computer Science, Virginia Tech
  • Certified Healthcare CIO

Leadership experience

Former digital health product executive and deputy CIO with experience in enterprise clinical systems, cybersecurity and analytics.

Areas of responsibility

  • Digital and technology strategy
  • Cybersecurity and privacy operations
  • Clinical systems and analytics
  • Technology resilience
Professional portrait of Caleb Morgan

Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Caleb Morgan, MS, SPHR

Caleb Morgan shapes a people strategy focused on belonging, growth and an excellent team-member experience.

Education, experience & responsibilities ＋

Education & credentials

  • MS, Organizational Leadership, Georgetown University
  • BA, Sociology, Howard University
  • Senior Professional in Human Resources

Leadership experience

Twenty years leading talent, culture and labor strategy for mission-driven healthcare and higher-education organizations.

Areas of responsibility

  • Talent and workforce strategy
  • Culture, inclusion and engagement
  • Total rewards
  • Learning and leadership development
Professional portrait of Evelyn Price

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Evelyn Price, JD

Evelyn Price advises the board and executive team on governance, ethics, regulatory matters and responsible organizational growth.

Education, experience & responsibilities ＋

Education & credentials

  • JD, University of Richmond School of Law
  • BA, Public Policy, Duke University
  • Member, Virginia State Bar

Leadership experience

Former health law partner and deputy general counsel for a regional nonprofit health system.

Areas of responsibility

  • Governance and board affairs
  • Legal and regulatory counsel
  • Compliance and ethics oversight
  • Contracting and enterprise transactions

Hospital & campus presidents

Local leadership, shared standards.

JE

Jordan Ellis, MHA

President, Aster Ridge Medical Center

AS

Anika Shah, MD, MBA

President, Harborview Community Hospital

MR

Malcolm Rivers, MHA

President, Ambulatory & Neighborhood Care

GL

Grace Lin, MD, FAAP

President, Northfield Children’s Pavilion

Board of Trustees

Independent oversight and community stewardship.

The Board sets governance policy, oversees executive performance and safeguards the system’s charitable mission.

Celeste MonroeChair · Civic and nonprofit leadership
David A. FloresVice Chair · Finance and investment
Rina Kapoor, MDClinical quality and safety
Arthur BellAudit and compliance
Marisol VegaCommunity health and equity
Grant LeeTechnology and cybersecurity
Tanya BrooksWorkforce and culture
Henry WalshFacilities and regional growth