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Debra Fields

Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer

City of Hope

Duarte, CA

Ms. Fields leads an integrated transformation portfolio that aligns mission, people and performance. The transformation portfolio integrates talent stewardship, culture and experience, access and community enrichment, communications and marketing, enterprise program management, strategy navigation and change, and legal and compliance. She guided City of Hope’s evolution into a national system, including the acquisition of Cancer Treatment Centers of America, expanding reach to more than 86 million Americans while sustaining a patient-centric culture. Under her leadership, City of Hope now serves approximately 157,000 patients annually with survival outcomes that exceed national benchmarks. Ms. Fields spearheaded the redefinition of mission, vision and values through inclusive engagement, fostering accountability and belonging across over 13,000 clinicians, scientists and staff. She also built leadership pipelines through mentorship and sponsorship to strengthen organizational agility and resilience. Ms. Fields was recognized as a Reuters Events “Trailblazing Woman in Healthcare” for 2024.

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2025 Winner

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