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Susan J. Brown, PhD, RN

Senior Vice President

Patient Care Services and CNO of City of Hope

Duarte, CA

Dr. Brown offers strategic vision, leadership, and guidance to the nursing practice and patient care in her role as senior vice president of patient care services and CNO at City of Hope. She oversees patient care encompassing nursing, clinical nutrition, rehabilitation services, and respiratory and cardiac diagnostic laboratory services, and is responsible for practice and care standards in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Brown’s leadership led to the creation of the role of “Senior Clinical Trials Project and Training Specialist,” bridging the gap between clinical trials and patient care, emphasizing education and collaboration among nursing staff and researchers. She is also responsible for the initiation of the Nursing Coalition for Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice in June 2020. Previously, Dr. Brown served as CNO for The James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University. Dr. Brown was also honorably discharged from the Air Force having attained the rank of captain.

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