Ms. Kaiser leads SSM Health with decades of experience in healthcare strategy, value-based care, innovation and organizational growth, deftly guiding the system through the significant challenges currently facing the healthcare industry while maintaining a focus on affordable, accessible and equitable care. Her strategic priorities center on growing operating margin, strengthening culture, enhancing analytical capabilities, and building organizational resilience against a rapidly changing healthcare and policy landscape. Under her leadership, the system launched the Aspiring Nurse Program, a landmark partnership with Chamberlain University that advances the next generation of nurses through education, hands-on experience and employment opportunities. She is also overseeing the construction of the new SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, with an anticipated completion date in 2027, which will provide expanded, state-of-the-art care to children and families across the region. A fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Ms. Kaiser serves on the boards of the American Hospital Association, Greater St. Louis Inc., Merit Medical, Navitus Health Solutions and the Seton Shrine National Leaders Council. She received the Missouri Hospital Association’s “Visionary Leadership Award” in 2025.
