Ms. Hecker leads a renowned academic health center for emergency and specialized inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and therapeutic care that is part of UW Medicine. In addition to overseeing a complex organization with more than 8,000 employees and 810 inpatient beds, she is known for providing outstanding leadership for complex projects, including the integration of Seattle’s Northwest Hospital with UW Medical Center and the construction of a new Center for Behavioral Health and Learning. When this center opens later this year, it will greatly expand access to care for individuals with behavioral health, medical and surgical needs. Ms. Hecker’s leadership priorities include initiatives to improve employee well-being, patient access and safety, equity, diversity and inclusion, quality improvement and financial performance. Her previous leadership positions have included Chief Nursing Officer at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, UW Medicine Interim Chief Health System Officer, and CEO at Northwest Hospital.
