Ms. Stella, whose chief career focus is children’s healthcare, joined Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital as CEO in 2018 with the goal of aiding the hospital in its growth. Prior to this role, she served as chief administrative officer for UC Los Angeles Mattel Children’s Hospital and Women’s Health. There, she created a systemic approach for the expansion of Southern California’s children’s health services and developed the “Everyday Wish Fund” at Mattel, which grants daily wishes to children at the hospital.
