At Dayton Children’s, Ms. Kavanaugh serves as vice president and chief strategy officer, leading marketing, communications, strategic planning and value improvement initiatives. Since joining in 2010, she has been instrumental in developing and communicating “Destination 2020”, the hospital’s strategic roadmap, which included a $162 million campus renewal and an eight-story patient care tower. She also played a key role in forming the Ohio Pediatric Care Alliance, a joint venture with Columbus, Ohio-based Nationwide Children’s, expanding specialized pediatric care access. Ms. Kavanaugh was responsible for leading the hospital’s first rebranding effort in 42 years, modernizing its logo and brand identity. With over 30 years of expertise in strategic planning, marketing management and business development, she is a key driver of growth, brand evolution and strategic partnerships at Dayton Children’s.
