Dr. Allard serves as vice president and CNO for Advocate Christ Medical Center, a nonprofit teaching institution that is one of the major referral hospitals in the Midwest for specialties like cancer care, cardiovascular services, heart and kidney transplantation, neurosciences, orthopedics and women’s health. He took on the role in March 2025 following nearly three years in the CNO role at Medical City Arlington (Texas). Prior, he spent another two and a half years as CNO for Women & Children’s-Medical City Dallas. In his current role, he oversees a team of dedicated nursing professionals and creates a positive nursing environment, utilizing evidence-based practices and initiatives that enhance patient experience and outcomes. He also aims to advance the nursing workforce through a focus on mentorship, education and professional development opportunities.
