Ms. Morris, with executive leadership spanning healthcare, global technology and public service, oversees the national and regional strategies for brand, marketing and communications across City of Hope, one of the nation’s leading cancer research and care systems. She serves as system chief advisor on communications and marketing for the national organization and its regional cancer centers, located in five metropolitan areas. She focuses on building a clear, unified brand platform that supports trust, awareness and performance across the enterprise. In her previous role as senior vice president and chief communications officer, she advanced City of Hope’s visibility through integrated brand campaigns, thought leadership and high‑impact storytelling that showcased clinical excellence, research and innovation, strengthening brand consistency, expanding reach in priority markets, and reinforcing City of Hope’s position as a national leader. Previously, she served as vice president of marketing and communications for City of Hope Orange County (Calif.), where she successfully launched the brand in a highly competitive market and led initiatives that drove significant gains in awareness and preference ahead of the opening of its $1.5 billion cancer center. She also previously served served as chief strategic communications officer and senior executive advisor at the U.S. National Security Agency, leading a global team of over 300, and held leadership roles at Renton, Wash.-based Providence St. Joseph Health and Dell. Ms. Morris serves on the board of advisors for the USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations and was twice named among “Top Women in Communications,” as well as receiving national industry awards for excellence.
