Dr. Beckman joined Valleywise Health as CNO in 2025, backed by a career defined by a steadfast commitment to health equity and underserved populations. She most recently served as interim CNO at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, following a similar interim CNO role at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Pantops, Va., where she provided stability and strategic leadership during periods of transition. Previously, Ms. Beckman was system chief nurse executive at Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health and spent more than a decade in senior nursing leadership roles at Dallas-based Baylor Scott & White Health. Across these organizations, she has led enterprisewide initiatives to advance nursing practice, improve quality outcomes and strengthen professional governance. A nationally recognized nursing leader, Ms. Beckman has served as an Magnet appraiser for more than 23 years, supporting organizations on their journeys toward nursing excellence. She also serves on the Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health system board as chair of clinical excellence.
