Ms. Riley-Brown leads one of the nation’s top-ranked pediatric health systems, overseeing more than 8,000 employees dedicated to delivering care to children and families across the Washington, D.C. region. Since joining in July 2023, she has advanced priorities around clinical excellence, operational performance and patient experience while strengthening the organization’s national standing. She is responsible for the operations of the 323-bed acute care hospital, rehabilitation and specialized care services, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care locations. She is also tasked with guiding the strategic direction of the Children’s National Research Institute, home to more than 300 researchers. Previously, she played a transformative role at Houston-based Texas Children’s Hospital, where she led the development and launch of Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands. There, she also oversaw Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the nation’s largest pediatric primary care network. Ms. Riley-Brown champions community impact and health equity initiatives, including school-based health programs, mobile health services and systemwide advocacy through the Child Health Advocacy Institute. Children’s National Hospital has been continually ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, placing among the top 10 children’s hospitals and ranked in all specialties for the 14th consecutive year.
