Ms. Walker directs overall operations of Ochsner Medical Center–New Orleans, the largest campus of the Ochsner Health system. She manages more than 1,000 providers and more than 8,000 employees at the 1,000-plus-bed hospital, and works daily with clinical teams to improve quality and patient experience outcomes. Over the past two decades, she has developed into one of Ochsner Health’s strongest leaders, and she made history by becoming the first woman CEO at Ochsner Medical Center–New Orleans. For 14 consecutive years, the campus has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the nation’s best hospitals, the best in Louisiana and the No. 1 hospital in the New Orleans metro area, It also ranks among the top 10-20% in the nation for procedures and conditions including congestive heart failure, colon cancer surgery and stroke. The campus is also a five-time recipient of the Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. In her previous role as CEO of Ochsner Baptist in New Orleans, Ms. Walker led the team to maintain continuous Leapfrog “A” ratings, earn Newsweek‘s “Best Maternity Hospital” award and achieve Birth Ready+ designation. She is deeply engaged in the local community, serving on volunteer boards including Young Presidents’ Organization and the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, which she chaired in 2020. Ms. Walker is also a longtime member of the Junior League of New Orleans.
