Ms. Torrence-Hill serves as chief of operations at USC Norris Cancer Hospital, part of Keck Medicine of USC. Under her leadership, the hospital has maintained its ranking as one of the nation’s top 15 cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report, earned Leapfrog’s “top teaching hospital” designation for three consecutive years and expanded access to cutting-edge therapies like CAR-T cell treatments. Ms. Torrence-Hill has overseen exponential growth in programs such as bone marrow transplants, ambulatory care and infusion services, all while launching innovative initiatives like a multidisciplinary oncology care model and a breast cancer survivorship program. She also spearheaded efforts to enhance patient transitions between inpatient and outpatient care, improve operational efficiency, support clinical trial integration and precision therapies, and foster collaboration through advanced technology platforms and steering committees. Beyond her operational impact, Ms. Torrence-Hill champions diversity, equity and inclusion as the executive sponsor of Keck Medicine’s Black and African American employee resource group and mentors future healthcare leaders.
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