Ms. Daskevich is CEO of CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital in San Antonio and senior vice president of pediatrics and maternal services for CHRISTUS Health. A nationally recognized pediatric and maternal healthcare executive, she has more than 25 years of experience building high-performing clinical programs with exceptional patient safety and quality outcomes while fostering mission-driven cultures. In her role, she leads strategic planning and execution, facility expansion, growth in pediatric and maternal subspecialty services, philanthropy, advocacy, and physician and leadership recruitment. Under her leadership and in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine, CHRISTUS Children’s has significantly expanded access to care by bringing nationally recognized pediatric subspecialty and high-risk maternal services to San Antonio and South Texas, allowing more families to receive specialized care closer to home. The hospital became the first children’s hospital in South Texas to achieve Magnet designation for nursing excellence in 2018, recertified in 2024, and is preparing for Magnet redesignation in 2028. Ms. Daskevich is an active leader in healthcare advocacy and governance. She serves as chair of the Texas Hospital Association board of trustees, chair of the Learning & Engagement Committee for the Children’s Hospital Association, is a board member of Solutions for Patient Safety, and is active with Texas Business Leadership Council.
