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Deborah Addo

President and COO

Penn State Health

Hershey, PA

Ms. Addo serves as president and COO for Penn State Health, where she oversees hospitals, clinical service lines and acute care facilities across the academic system’s core counties. She recently guided the organization as interim CEO, maintaining focus on growth, development and systemwide performance. Previously, Ms. Addo served as interim president of the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, furthering her leadership impact within the health system. She brings more than 30 years of experience in healthcare operations, including senior leadership roles at Falls Church, Va.-based Inova Health System and Hagerstown, Md.-based Meritus Health. At Inova, she successfully led two hospitals through transitions and periods of growth, while at Meritus Health she oversaw operations as COO and senior vice president.

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