Ms. Morris served as COO of MD Anderson Cancer Center from 2019 to September 2025, overseeing inpatient and outpatient operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality cancer care. She was recently promoted to executive vice president and chief clinical operations officer. A registered nurse with more than two decades of executive leadership, she brings clinical expertise and a deep understanding of hospital operations to her role. Before joining MD Anderson, Ms. Morris served as president of Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mich., a 1,100-bed academic medical center affiliated with Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. She also previously held senior leadership roles at Omaha-based Nebraska Medicine, including serving as interim CEO. In her current role, she partners closely with physician and administrative executives to align strategy and operations, with a strong focus on operational excellence and patient-centered care.
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Becker's Recognition
Rosanna Morris, BSN, RNhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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