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Chernelle Hill

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Chief Operating Officer - Virginia Beach, SE Market II at Sentara Health
📍 Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Chernelle Hill is a proven healthcare executive and the Vice President of Operations at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. With a background in public health and a Masters in Health Administration, she has a track record of driving strategic growth, managing large-scale operations, and leading multi-million-dollar expansion projects for Sentara Health.

Deeply committed to her community, Chernelle serves as the First Vice-Chair for the YWCA of South Hampton Roads and is a board member for the American Heart Associations Hampton Roads chapter. Her passion lies in empowering women and children, advocating for social justice, and supporting community development.

She was recently recognized as a member of the Women United "10 for 10" Class of 2025 for her community leadership and philanthropy.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer - Virginia Beach, SE Market II
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
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Hospital Operations
As VP of Operations for multiple Sentara hospitals, she has direct oversight of facilities with hundreds of beds, multi-million dollar revenues, and thousands of procedures.
Community Leadership
Serves as First Vice-Chair for the YWCA South Hampton Roads and is on the board of the American Heart Association, demonstrating a commitment to local health initiatives.
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Career

Work history

8-2026
Chief Operating Officer - Virginia Beach, SE Market II
Sentara Health
7-2024 - 8-2026
Vice President, Operations
Sentara Health
3-2022 - 7-2024
Vice President, Operations - Sentara Obici Hospital
Sentara Health
6-2016 - 3-2022
Director of Patient Care Services – Sentara Leigh Hospital
Sentara Health
7-2013 - 6-2016
Director of Operations - Sentara Medical Group
Sentara Health
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Education
MHA
Virginia Commonwealth University
BSPH
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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