Ms. Abbott oversees clinical, operational and strategic functions across one of the nation’s leading rehabilitation systems, which includes inpatient rehabilitation facilities, outpatient sites, a community wellness program, an education academy and a research arm. Ms. Abbott has driven clinical care redesign, expanded therapy education programs, and led multiple locations in earning accreditation as rehabilitation facilities. With more than two decades at Memorial Hermann, she advanced through leadership roles from physical therapist to CEO, applying her clinical expertise to improve access, equity and quality for patients with disabling conditions. Under her leadership, TIRR Memorial Hermann was designated a national rehabilitation innovation center in 2023 and consistently ranks among America’s best rehabilitation hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. She also serves as chair of the American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association board and sponsors initiatives supporting disability inclusion and women leaders.
