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Sarah Ness

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Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer at PeaceHealth
📍 Vancouver, Washington, United States

Sarah Ness is the incoming President and CEO of PeaceHealth, culminating a career of over 20 years with the healthcare system. She has risen through various executive roles, including Chief Administrative Officer, and holds an MBA from City University of Seattle and a bachelors from Seattle University.

Outside of her primary role, Sarah is engaged in her professional community, serving as a member of the Women Business Leaders of the U. S. Health Care Industry Foundation. She also contributes to local education by serving on the marketing and communications advisory board for Seton Catholic College Prep.

After dedicating more than two decades to PeaceHealth, she was unanimously appointed by the board to become the organizations next President and CEO.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Vancouver, Washington, United States
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Priorities

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Caregiver Well-being
She has been instrumental in promoting a holistic approach to caregiver well-being and led the modernization of workforce management systems at PeaceHealth.
Mission-Driven Culture
Has dedicated over 20 years to PeaceHealth, frequently stating her belief in its Mission and purpose as the reason for her long tenure.
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Career

Work history

2023
Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer
PeaceHealth
2020 - 2023
Senior Vice President, People and Culture
PeaceHealth
2018 - 2020
Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff
PeaceHealth
2017 - 2018
System Vice President, Marketing and Consumer Analytics
PeaceHealth
2016 - 2017
System Director, Strategic Communications and Engagement
PeaceHealth
In the press

Media appearances

Women of Peace - PeaceHealth. Featured in PeaceHealth.org
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PeaceHealth named Sarah Ness, a veteran of the health system, to .... Featured in Cascadia Daily (Facebook)
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Education
1987 - 1991
BA
Seattle University
2001 - 2004
Masters
City University of Seattle
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