Ms. Burrows serves as chief executive of Providence Oregon, overseeing the strategic and operational performance of eight hospitals across the state, ranging from major hubs to critical access hospitals. A former registered nurse and CNO, she has led “recovery and renewal” initiatives to address significant operating losses through administrative restructuring and reduced non-clinical spending, and she negotiated new contracts for nurses across all eight of the system’s Oregon hospitals. She has directed the $144 million “Tomorrow Starts Today” philanthropic campaign toward large-scale facility expansions, including a renovated, expanded emergency department at Providence St. Vincent in Portland that added stroke response rooms, a pediatric treatment area and behavioral health rooms, and a multi-phase emergency department expansion at Providence Portland that will add 27 treatment areas. She also oversees a multi-year modernization of the Providence Heart Institute, including new electrophysiology labs, surgical suites and a cardiac intensive care unit slated for completion in 2027. Beyond capital projects, Ms. Burrows championed the “Collective Health Impact Specialist” model, which has secured more than $35 million in grant funding to address nonclinical barriers to health such as childcare and mental health services in rural areas. She additionally supported the Family Justice Center of Washington County, the nation’s first facility to integrate domestic and sexual violence services, child abuse medical care, law enforcement, housing support, mental health care and a therapeutic preschool under one roof. Previously, she spent 14 years in senior roles at Virginia health systems, including vice president of patient care services at Sentara Norfolk (Va.) General Hospital, before joining Providence in 2014 as CNO for Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, rising to regional CNO in 2019 and returning to Providence St. Vincent as chief executive in 2021. Under her leadership, Providence St. Vincent was recognized by U.S. News & World Report in 21 categories for 2025-26 and Providence Portland in 16, and all eight of the system’s Oregon hospitals earned Practice Greenhealth recognition for environmental excellence.
