Ms. Reed, senior vice president and COO of Nicklaus Children’s Health System and president of the flagship Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, oversees operations for the 307-bed pediatric specialty hospital and its extensive outpatient network across South Florida. Joining during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, she successfully led the organization to remain efficient while prioritizing patient and employee care. Under her leadership, initiatives like “Game Changers” achieved over $36 million in cost savings in under two years, while programs such as CAR-T therapy and craniofacial care expanded access to pediatric services. Ms. Reed has also championed employee wellbeing through programs like Schwartz rounds, addressing staff needs during challenging times.
