Dr. Elliott was appointed as the inaugural COO of VCU Health System in May 2022 following an extensive national search. In this role, he is responsible for aligning the academic health system’s strategic plan with its operations to advance equitable, high-quality and cost-effective care across all hospitals and clinics. Dr. Elliott previously served as senior vice president and chief transformation officer at Centra Health in Lynchburg, Va., where he oversaw market strategy, business development, community health, government relations and philanthropy. There, he launched the community health department, focused on health equity, and coordinated a collaborative regional Covid-19 vaccination effort. His leadership has consistently emphasized systemwide integration and performance improvement across the continuum of care.
