Dr. Cunningham has served as CEO of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania since 2017, overseeing one of the country’s top academic medical centers and a cornerstone of Penn Medicine. Under her leadership, the hospital has continued to advance clinical excellence, research innovation and education while completing transformational projects, including the 1.5-million-square-foot pavilion, a state-of-the-art facility designed to support cutting-edge care. A nurse scientist and educator, Dr. Cunningham brings a unique blend of clinical insight and executive acumen to the role, with prior experience as associate CNO at Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and a former Robert Wood Johnson executive nurse fellow.
