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VITALS / BOARD MEMBER Q&A

MOST PEOPLE
DON'T KNOW: I was a
photojournalism major
before changing to
health care.
BIGGEST WEAKNESS:
Peanut M&Ms
PET PEEVE: When
newscasters add a
pronoun to everything
"your Saturday" vs.
"Saturday." My family was
a stickler for grammar.
MOTTO: Being a little
afraid is a good thing-it
gives you energy to take
on the unknown.
FAVORITE WAY TO
SPEND TIME: With my
family, hiking, enjoying a
glass of wine, traveling or
just having a laugh.
TRAITS YOU VALUE
IN A COLLEAGUE:
Veracity, humor and
creativity

Susan Distefano
Susan Distefano, M.S.N., RN, is CEO of
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
in Houston. In this role, she oversees
operations for the 308-bed hospital and
women's services. She has served on
CHA's Board of Trustees since 2015.

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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL S TODAY Spring 2017

GREATEST INFLUENCE:
My mom. She was the
CEO of our family. As
one of six kids, I learned
participative decision
making and how to make
mundane work fun.
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD
MEMORY: Going to my
grandparents' farm in
Iowa-lots of cousins, an
apple orchard, places to
hide, and a mysterious
barn with kittens!
THREE WORDS TO
DESCRIBE YOUR
LEADERSHIP STYLE:
Inclusive, inquisitive
and energizing



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