Dr. Peters is the system chief nursing executive for Cook County Health, one of the largest public health systems in the U.S., which encompasses two hospitals and 14 community centers. Reporting directly to the CEO, she oversees nursing operations, quality, education and workforce development across the system, managing a budget exceeding $200 million as well as over 2,400 full-time equivalents. In her nearly six-year tenure, she has created new leadership positions, established collaborative labor-management meetings, and redesigned nursing quality programs focused on patient safety. Her initiatives have led to reductions in hospital-acquired conditions, including a 97% decrease in pressure injuries and a 58% decline in urinary tract infections. Dr. Peters has also reopened ICU services at Provident Hospital in Chicago and secured substantial grants for workforce development and specialized training. She is also part of the American Academy of Nursing 2024 fellowship program.
