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Teresa Tonthat

Vice President and Associate CIO, CISO and Chief Technology Officer

Texas Children's Hospital

Houston, TX

Ms. Tonthat oversees technology, digital solutions, health technology management, data and cybersecurity at Texas Children’s Hospital, the largest pediatric hospital system in the U.S. Since joining the organization in 2018, she has led a team of over 500 professionals in safeguarding a vast technology infrastructure and managing critical data for more than 20,000 staff and 4 million patients. Her leadership has notably enhanced the hospital’s cybersecurity posture through comprehensive awareness campaigns and a focus on people, processes and technology. Prioritizing organizational resilience, Ms. Tonthat ensures the hospital can deliver care effectively, regardless of digital connectivity. Her strategic approach has also facilitated the digital transformation of the new Texas Children’s Hospital in North Austin, with successful innovations set to be implemented at the Houston campus.

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2023 Winner

Executives

60 Hospital and Health System CISOs and CPOs to Know

Cybersecurity is becoming a top priority for many healthcare organizations, as they are facing an unprecedented number of cyber threats and data breaches. Across the nation, hospitals and health systems have recruited CISOs and CPOs to execute strong cybersecurity initiatives, integrate new innovative technologies, build strong IT teams, and protect patient and system data.

2024 Winner

Executives

Hospital and Health System CISOs and CPOs to know

Cybersecurity is becoming a top priority for many healthcare organizations, as they are facing an unprecedented number of cyber threats and data breaches. Across the nation, hospitals and health systems have recruited CISOs and CPOs to execute strong cybersecurity initiatives, integrate new innovative technologies, build strong IT teams, and protect patient and system data.

CIO & IT Executive

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